Advanced Topics: General 561 - Junior Seminar:Socialization in the Family

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Allegheny College

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An examination of the family as a developing communal system embedded in broader social contexts. In particular, we look at how families influence development and how the impact of family socialization changes over time. The seminar explores psychological research investigating characteristics of parental socialization, changes in influence as children enter adolescence, outcomes associated with parental socialization practices, and diversity in family life-including social class, ethnic and cultural variations. The class includes close reading of primary text material, in-class discussion and presentations, and extensive writing, culminating in a detailed research proposal. Prerequisites: Psychology 206, 207, and 160, 162 or 164.

Credits:

4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.allegheny.edu

Phone Number:

(814) 332-3100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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