Cognitive Development

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

Where does human knowledge come from, and how does it change over time? This course introduces key frameworks and enduring questions in cognitive development by exploring how humans come to understand object permanence, categories, language, symbols, number, space, and other minds. We also examine the development of cognitive processes involved in attention, memory, and executive function. By the end of the semester, you will be able to critique theories of cognitive development, design experiments to test your hypotheses, evaluate competing models, and identify practical applications of developmental cognitive science research.