Explores the multiple contexts of adolescents' lives, including the interactions of biology, psychology, and sociocultural aspects of development. Prerequisite: either TPSYCH 100 or PSYCH 101
In this course we will explore adolescent psychology, including theories and methodologies used by developmental psychologists, as well as research findings. The class will include lectures, large class discussions, small group discussions, and individual research papers. We will take a contextual perspective, which examines the interaction of biological, psychological, and social aspects of development. In this course, you should learn · how developmental psychologists theorize about and study development. · to be “critical consumers” of developmental research. (Note that “critical” means understanding both the contributions and limitations of a given study.) · to apply a contextual perspective in understanding adolescent development. · what we know about adolescent development based on psychological research.
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General method of instruction
Lecture, large group discussion, small group discussion.
Class assignments and grading