PSYC 217 - Research in Family Interactions

Institution:

Clark University

Subject:

Description:

This course involves students in ongoing research addressing issues related to children’s social and emotional development, with a specific emphasis on the family’s contributions to adaptive functioning in early childhood. The research draws from theoretical perspectives in developmental psychology to examine the development of early family relationships, mother-child and father-child interactions, and children’s attachments to caregivers. Students will participate in regular lab meetings and assist with longitudinal studies of family development. Students will have the opportunity to assist with all phases of the research process, including conducting literature reviews, collecting and analyzing data, transcribing interviews, coding videotaped family interactions, and other lab-related tasks.

Credits:

1.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

PSYC 101 , PSYC 105 , PSYC 108 , PSYC 109 , PSYC 150 , and Instructor's Permission

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lab

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.clarku.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 793-7711

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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