PSY 210 - Child Psychology

 
Description
This course is a study of the child’s physical/biological, cognitive and psychosocial growth under a variety of environmental conditions. Topics include theories of development, physical/biological development, cognitive development and theories of personality formation, normal and abnormal development.

1. Explain the physical, emotional, moral and intellectual developmental patterns of children.
2. Explain the interrelatedness of the physical, emotional, moral and intellectual domains on the development of children.
3. Analyze the role of cultural forces that interact with child development.
4. Describe the educational challenges of children, including achievement.
5. Describe mental illness of and therapy options for children.
6. Explain the scientific method and various research methods used by researchers of children, including the ethical guidelines and implications of using children as subjects in research.
7. Compare and contrast gender identity development and the role that it plays in children’s overall development.
8. Describe the process of moral development in children.
9. Explain the issues relevant to peer relationships and conflict between and among children.
10. Describe some basic skills in relating to children.
11. Describe the influence of parents and the effects and outcomes of various parenting styles.
12. Explain various effective discipline approaches.
13. Analyze the value of children in several cultures.

1. Historical perspective on child psychology
2. Research methods
3. Biological processes and physical development
4. Cognitive development and social cognition
5. Information processing and intelligence
6. Family relationships, parenting styles and types of discipline
7. Peers: friendships and conflicts
8. School, educational problems and solutions
9. Culture
10. Self and identity development
11. Gender
12. Sexuality
13. Moral development and values
14. Achievement
15. Atypical development and treatment and therapy
16. Health, stress and coping

• Communication
• Culture Society & Citizenship

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