PSYC * 2450 – Introduction to Developmental Psychology F,W (3-0) [0.50]

An introduction to and an analysis of the major theories of developmental psychology. Emphasis will be placed on the processes of development in the child including physical growth, perception, cognition, personality and interactions with the social environment. The application of developmental psychology to educational and social issues will be discussed. (Also offered through distance education format.) (C)


Posted By : Anonymous
Posted On : December 4, 2012

Is the textbook recommended by the student? No
Did the student enjoy the professor? No
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Terrible course, at least the distance education version is anyway. The textbook is incredibly dry, repetitive and boring, with little information on actual psychology compared to the endless chapters on how to deal with pregnancy and having a baby - and you are required to read ALL of it, with no area of focus. Discussion questions are easy marks but not very interesting, with a couple starting back to back so you don't get feedback before starting another one.
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Posted By : Anonymous
Posted On : January 28, 2011

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Easy stuff if you don't miss days and study a little everyday. A little dry but thats mostly because it overlaps a lot from other psych courses. Anniki (I hope I spelled that right but its been a while!) is the best prof to have for this class without a doubt.
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Posted By : Anonymous
Posted On : November 30, -0001

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Took this as a summer course and LOVED it! It was a fair bit of reading (the entire textbook) but the material was easy to understand so only had to read it once. Midterm was online. There was also a few online discussions which were easy to get good marks if you did them on time and had more than 3 additional sources. Overall great course, highly recommended!
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