PSY 212 - Lifespan I

Institution:

University of Maine at Machias

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Description:

A course concerned with the description and psychological explanation of changes in an individual's behavior and mental processes as a result of biological and experiential factors. Overviews of physical, cognitive and psychosocial development are provided. This course provides students with a social science perspective on human development and methods of inquiry. Life stages covered are prenatal, toddlerhood, preschool and the school years up to adolescence. Changes in physical, cognitive and psychosocial development are followed and attention is given to the impact of culture, race, ethnicity, gender, and socioeconomic status as major variables that influence development. Research methods and the major developmental theories will be examined in order to assess the validity of the research support for and the adequacy of the theories in helping to understand the developmental process. Prerequisite: PSY 110 or permission of instructor. 3 Cr

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umm.maine.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 255-1200

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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