PSY 230 - Developmental Psychology

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High Point University

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Description:

This course is designed to introduce students to the study of human physical, cognitive, personality, and social development across the lifespan. Issues to be covered will include such topics as the relative and interactive contributions of genetic and environmental influences to development (the nature/nurture debate), the influence of early experiences on later development, language and cognitive development, acquisition of gender roles, and theories of personality development. Particular emphasis is given to identifying sources of consistency and change in social behavior, personality, and abilities across the lifespan. Three hours credit. Spring. Prerequisite: PSY 202.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.highpoint.edu

Phone Number:

(336) 841-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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