PSY 236 - Human Development: Adult

OUTCOMES: PSY 236, HUMAN DEVELOPMENT IN ADOLESCENTS AND ADULTS

Outcome 1:
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the methods and research designs used in the empirical study of developmental psychology as a social science.

Outcome 2:
Students will be able to identify and discuss their understanding of ethical issues in research with humans in the area of developmental psychology.

Outcome 3:
Students will be able to distinguish between the major historical schools of thought in psychology and the major current philosophies, and demonstrate an understanding of how these schools of thought continue to impact the field of developmental psychology.

Outcome 4:
Students will be able to identify the influence of both genetic and environmental influences and their interactions on human development from adolescence through adulthood to death.

Outcome 5:
Students will be able to identify a normal sequence of human development (physical, cognitive, socio-emotional) throughout adolescence.

Outcome 6:
Students will be able to identify a normal sequence of human development (physical, cognitive, socio-emotional) throughout early adulthood.

Outcome 7:
Students will be able to identify a normal sequence of human development (physical, cognitive, socio-emotional) throughout middle adulthood.

Outcome 8:
Students will be able to identify a normal sequence of human development (physical, cognitive, socio-emotional) throughout late adulthood.

Outcome 9:
Students will demonstrate their understanding of current theory and research on our experience of the final developmental transition, death.

Outcome 10:
Students will demonstrate their ability to test and critically analyze established theories in developmental psychology by gathering primary data and conducting a research project, to include a formal written presentation of the project.

Outcome 11:
Students will be able to critically analyze controversial social issues that pertain to human development, using primary and secondary sources, as demonstrated in a formal writing activity.