Children's Thinking

4 Credits

This course examines the development of children’s thinking from infancy through adolescence. We will discuss current research and theories on the content of children’s knowledge and how mental abilities develop. We will also consider the implications of research on children’s thinking for real-world questions about parenting, education, and policy-making. Topics include memory, concepts, social cognition, language, reading, mathematics, and individual and cultural differences. Prerequisites: PSYC 107 or PSYC 117 or COGS 007 or COGS 117 Attribute/Distribution: SS, W