PSY-205 Adolescent Psychology
This course provides an overview of human development during adolescence which occurs from age 11 through 19 years of age. Biological, cognitive, and socio-emotional development during adolescence are studied. Families, schools and cultures are emphasized as contexts for development. This course will primarily focus on normal development of the adolescent however, some attention will be directed to some of the more common or particularly problematic disorders of adolescence. This course carries SUNY General Education Social Sciences credit.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Evaluate the methods that are employed to study adolescent development throughout the life span.
- Distinguish between the psychological approaches to adolescent development and their contribution to the field, (e.g. humanistic, behavioral, or psychodynamic approaches).
- Analyze controversies and issues using psychological approaches to adolescent development.
- Apply different theories/approaches of adolescent psychology used to interpret adolescent behavior in a variety of social settings.