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Nita Mckinley
TPSYCH 220
Tacoma Campus
Explores human cognitive and psychosocial development across the lifespan. Covers theories, methodologies, and research findings using a lifespan approach, which examines continuity and change from conception to death and the interaction of biological, psychological, and social aspects of development. Prerequisite: TPSYCH 100.
Class description
In this course we explore developmental psychology, including theories and methodologies used by developmental psychologists and what their research shows about human development. We take a lifespan approach, which means studying continuity and change from conception to death and the interaction of biological, psychological, and social aspects of development. Additionally, this approach conceptualizes development as multidirectional, multicontextual, multicultural, multidisciplinary, and plastic.
To achieve this goal, you complete weekly modules that guide you through the stages of development using textbook readings, lectures, exercises, videos, and quizzes. You also complete five group papers where you debate issues in developmental psychology with your classmates and support a position.
An online course means more flexibility in preparation and completion of assignments; it does not mean less time. The University of Washington requires that a 5-credit course include approximately 15 hours per week in coursework and participation. You should expect to spend this amount of time on this course.
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