An empirical analysis of human development will seek to examine, via the scientific method, the processes of change and stability across the human lifespan. Development Psychology: Lifespan (PSY 206) will provide Learners with essential information on the psychological and physiological growth and development of the human organism beginning with conception and continuing through aging and death. This course is very comprehensive, surveying a range of topics within biological (physical), cognitive, and socioemotional development. However, the comprehensiveness of this course is balanced by the intrinsic reward of developing new insights into human development. Learners often remark how PSY 206 has changed their perspective of their own human development as well as the development of others in their lives. Many of the theories, concepts, and principles discussed can be readily applied to one's own life. Learners leave PSY 206 with a broad understanding and deeper appreciation for the complexity and intricate nature of the human being.
Important Information for Learners Enrolled in My Course:
Required Textbook —
Companion Website
Belsky, J. (2010). Experiencing the lifespan (2nd ed.). New York: Worth Publishers. ISBN: 1429219505
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Course Syllabi for Spring 2010 - (All syllabi are password-protected and in .PDF format)
PSY 206 L01 (CRN: 10408) 11:00-12:20pm MW
PSY 206 C03 (CRN: 10398) 6:00-9:00pm R
Targeted Exam Study Guides for Spring 2010 - (Files in .PDF format)
EXAM 1 Study Guide for PSY 206_SPRING 2010
EXAM 2 Study Guide for PSY 206_SPRING 2010
EXAM 3 (The Final Exam) Study Guide for PSY 206_SPRING 2010
Author's PowerPoint Slide Handouts - (Files in .PDF format)
READ FIRST: The Instructor believes that supplementary learning materials (e.g. Chapter Learning Objectives, PowerPoint slide handouts, Targeted Exam Study Guides, etc.) are important aids to assist the Learner in comprehending textbook content. However, the Learner must understand that these supplementary materials will NOT replace the required textbook, which will be the ultimate and primary source of information for exams, quizzes, and other class activities. If a Learners relies solely on supplementary learning material to study for this course, then they run the risk of not succeeding on exams, quizzes, and class activities due to incomplete knowledge of textbook content. Supplementary materials will NOT cover all of textbook content; therefore, it is imperative that Learners stay abreast of textbook content, critically reading and studying chapters and using supplementary materials to only aid in understanding.
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8
Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Chapter 14 Chapter 15
