2021-2022 Pierce College Catalog 
    
    Dec 03, 2024  
2021-2022 Pierce College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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PSYC& 200 Lifespan Psychology (5 credits)



Distribution Area Fulfilled Social Sciences; General Transfer Elective
Formerly PSYCH 205 - CCN

Prerequisite PSYC& 100  or PSYC 201 , with a 1.5 grade or better.

Course Description
A lifespan study of human growth and development, providing a broad understanding of the human life cycle through contributions of psychology, anthropology, sociology, biology, and medicine.

Student Outcomes
1. Describe major theoretical traditions in developmental psychology.
2. Evaluate relevance of concepts from major theoretical traditions as they apply to specific issues in human development.
3. Apply the interactional model of nature/nurture to specific issues in human development.
4. Evaluate usefulness of the application of scientific research to current issues in human development.
5. Compare and contrast information from scientific research with information from personal experience and original research related to current issues in human development.
6. Identify common patterns of development, including specific milestone achievements in different areas of development (physical, cognitive, social and emotional) across lifespan.
7. Identify important cultural variations in different areas of development (physical, cognitive, social and emotional) across the lifespan.
8. Discuss impact of concepts from one area of development (i.e. physical, cognitive, social and emotional development) on other areas.
9. Outline an argument that synthesizes individual, family and societal factors that impact on a current topic of interest in developmental psychology.
10. Compare evidence and practices regarding treatment of children in the United States to cultural myths regarding the value and treatment of children.
11. Reflect on students’ own values regarding children, including potential actions and/or interventions based upon this analysis.
12. Compare evidence regarding treatment of humans in various developmental stages in the United States to cultural myths regarding their value and treatment.



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