Psychology of Childhood

(2-3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

Taught as PS 123 in Puebla, Mexico. Introduction to the study of human development from conception, with emphasis on infancy through adolescence. Trinity, TCD: This course develops students' understanding of developmental psychology by exploring a number of issues salient to the lives of contemporary children and youth and examining the contribution that theories and research within developmental psychology have made to our understanding of them. Coverage of each topic begins with a discussion of the relevant theory and applied empirical research. Implications for policy and intervention are then considered. Three themes permeate all topics - the role of developmental theory in guiding research, the importance of adopting a developmental perspective, and critical analysis of research.