PS3114 Developmental Psychology

This course examines the stages of human psychological development and the corresponding tasks, issues and challenges inherent in each stage. Additionally, the class examines learning styles across the life span and implications for adult learning. Concepts such as modeling, separation anxiety, moral reasoning and gender constancy are considered. The roots and patterns of attachment, early socialization, and sex and gender roles as part of psychosocial and moral development are explored in relation to theorists such as Piaget, Erikson, Bowlby and Kohlberg.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

None