Psychology 339fs - Seminar in Developmental Psychology

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Mount Holyoke College

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Fall 2008 339f(01) Close Relationships across the Lifespan This course will cover developmental implications of close relationships from infancy through adulthood with a focus on parents, friendships, and romantic partners. The goal is to examine normative developmental processes through a relational lens. Meets Social Sciences III-A requirement K. Haydon Prereq. jr, sr, and Psychology 230; 4 credits Spring 2009 339s(01) Culture and Human Development This seminar examines theory and research on the cultural basis of human development and on cultural variations and similarities in development in different historical and current world communities. The approach is interdisciplinary, drawing on psychology, anthropology, linguistics, sociology, and history, to examine varying and universal goals of development and participation of children and their families in cultural practices. Meets Social Sciences III-A requirement A. Valle Prereq. jr, sr, and one of the following courses: Psychology 220, 230, 236, 241, or a 200-level course in anthropology; 4 credits 339s(02) First Love: Attachment Theory and Research The relationship with the infant's primary caretaker, usually the mother, develops in a complex way during the first year a?er birth. We will study what is now known about this relationship, how we know about its importance to the infant, and the variation in types of such relationships early in life. The importance of this first love for later development, in childhood, adolescence, and adult life will be considered. Methods of research will be emphasized and students will be expected to give class presentations. Meets Social Sciences III-A requirement R. Shilkret Prereq. jr, sr, Psychology 200, 230 and permission of instructor; written statement to Professor Shilkret during advising week required; 4 credits

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3.00

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www.mtholyoke.edu

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(413) 538-2000

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New England Association of Schools and Colleges

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