PSYC 2044 - Adolescent Development

1. Introduction to Adolescent Development
   1. Historical and contemporary perspective
   2. Theoretical perspective
   3. Scientific research methods
   4. Ethical issues in research
2. Biological Foundations
   1. Physical
   2. Puberty
   3. Health
3. Cognitive Development
4. Contexts of Development
   1. Families
   2. Peers
   3. Schools
   4. Culture
5. Social, Emotional, and Personality Development ¿ The Self and Identity ¿ Gender ¿ Sexuality ¿ Moral Development and Values
   1. Ethical and Civic Responsibility
   2. b. Achievement, Careers, and Work
6. Adolescent Problems
   1. Problems
   2. Health
   3. Stress and Coping

1. describe the scientific research methods used to study adolescence.
2. explain the theoretical perspectives in adolescent development.
3. compare and contrast historical and contemporary perspectives of adolescence.
4. analyze adolescents¿ identity development in terms of ethics and values.
5. apply ethical standards to contemporary adolescent issues.
6. apply theoretical perspectives to current issues in adolescent development.
7. analyze the effects of the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial changes that characterize adolescent development
8. identify the different contexts within which adolescent development occurs.
9. explain the adolescent process of developing a sense of self.
10. analyze the rights and responsibilities of citizenship in relation to ethical and civic responsibilities.

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