PSY 112 - Child and Adolescent Psychology

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College of Marin

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(3.0 Units) (No prerequisite. Students may not receive credit for both Psychology 112 and 114. Three lecture hours weekly.) This course emphasizes the understanding of children and adolescents through the study of the psychological and developmental changes they undergo. Course content will include an examination of physiological, social/emotional, cognitive, and personality development from birth through adolescence. Individual and normative views of child and adolescent psychology will be utilized. Class topics usually include but will not be limited to: theories of social change and child development, learning and conditioning processes, moral growth and conscience development, the effects of various family environments, education, child abuse, infant development, peer relations, puberty, and methods of studying children. (CSU/UC) AA/AS Area B, CSU Area D-9 or E, IGETC Area 4

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.marin.edu

Phone Number:

(415) 457-8811

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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