Developmental Psychology

Barton County Community College

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This course examines the theories, methodologies and data pertinent to the study of the individual across the life-span. Emphasis will focus on both the continuity and changes in behavior due to hereditary and environmental influences within infancy, early childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and late adulthood. Topics will include behavioral genetics, prenatal influences, physical maturation and aging, mental abilities, gender and sexuality, moral development, family and peer interactions, developmental disorders, as well as death and dying.