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PSY 206 Human Growth and Development

Credits: (3)
Human growth and psychological development of the individual from infancy through senescence. Attention is given to the patterns of change that occur during each of the life stages, considering physiological, psychological, genetic and cultural forces affecting human development. Prerequisite(s): PSY 103 .

SUNY Gen Ed Area(s): Social Sciences
Designation(s): Liberal Arts

Learning Outcomes
  1. Define major psychological concepts and theories of lifespan development.
  2. Apply theory to explain development; compare/contrast theoretical approaches in lifespan development.
  3. Define research methods and analyze research studies for method, conclusion and contribution to the field of lifespan development.
  4. Explain how biological, psychological and socio-cultural factors influence development through the lifespan.