PSYC 305 - Research in Cognitive Development

Institution:

Smith College

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4 sem. hrs. Prereq.: PSYC 203, PSYC 235, and consent of the instructor. A survey of the tools psychologists use to investigate age-related changes in cognition. Topics include measurement, research design (e.g., experiments, quasi-experiments, and observations), and the communication of research findings. Both practical and ethical issues related to the use of children as research participants are discussed. Includes a laboratory component. Turner.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.smith.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 584-2700

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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