PSY220 — Lifespan Development
This course integrates theory and research as they relate to neurobiological, cognitive, social and emotional development of individuals in cultural context from conception throughout adulthood. The course emphasizes both normal and atypical developmental stages and patterns of adjustment to differing life-time demands. Students will gain an understanding of hereditary and environmental factors on development; prenatal development and the birth process; physical development; language and cognitive development; family relationships; friend and peer relations; school, college, and career experiences; identity; gender; sexuality and health; the aging process and death and dying; as well as the research methods psychologists use to study development.
Prerequisites: PSY-121
Part of
- Psychology A.A. (Plan 13AB-PSY)
- Addiction Counseling & Treatment A.A.S. (Plan 25HD)
- Addiction Counseling & Treatment Certificate (Plan 25HG)
- Trauma Interventions & Prevention Certificate (Plan 25HM)
- Pre-Physical Therapy A.S. (Plan 11AB-PPT)
- Pre-Occupational Therapy A.A. (Plan 13AB-OCT)
- Medical Assisting Certifcate (Plan 21MA)
- Medical Assisting A.A.S. (Plan 21MD)
- Nursing A.A.S. (Plan 21NC)