PSY 3280 - Cultural Development

Institution:

University of Utah

Subject:

Psychology

Description:

This course focuses on major constructs of development psychology from a cross-cultural viewpoint. An in-depth analysis of how cultural factors influence the development of social, emotional, cognitive, and motor processes in infants and children as well as cultural influences in theory of mind and moral judgment in children is covered. We will also examine the influence of culture on self and social identity. Cultural differences in parental styles in adolescent development as well as the physical, biological, cognitive, and emotional development in adolescence will be reviewed. We will analyze the cross-cultural influences on stress adaptation and resilience in children and adolescents. Finally, we examine cross-cultural influences on adulthood, maturity, and the aging process. Prerequisites: 'C' or better in PSY 1010 OR PSY 1011 OR AP Psychology score of 3+ OR IB Psychology score of 5+

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utah.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 581-7200

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

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