printer friendly pagePSYCH 60: Introduction to Developmental Psychology
How does the human mind develop in the first few years of life? What do babies know, how do they learn, and what methods do scientists use to address these questions? This course will introduce theories of development and key empirical findings in developmental psychology, with a focus on intellectual development in infancy and early childhood. Recommended:
PSYCH 1
Terms: Win
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-SocSci, WAY-SI
Instructors:
Ellis, C. (PI)
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Abdelrahim, S. (TA)
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Chi, K. (TA)
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Instructors:
Ellis, C. (PI)
;
Abdelrahim, S. (TA)
;
Chi, K. (TA)
;
Srirangarajan, T. (TA)
;
Zhu, P. (TA)
PSYCH 60A: Introduction to Developmental Psychology Section
Guided observation of children age 2-5 at Bing Nursery School. Corequisite: 60.
Terms: Win
| Units: 2
PSYCH 175: Developmental Science of Social Cognition
Social cognition - the ability to infer and represent the unobservable contents of others' minds - is a critical component of what makes us human. What are the basic elements of social cognition, and what do infants and young children understand about others' actions, thoughts, and feelings? How do these capacities help them learn about the world as they interact with others in the first few years of life? This course will take a deeper look at the theoretical perspectives and scientific findings at the intersection of social cognition and cognitive development. Students will read 3 - 4 journal articles each week (reviews and empirical papers) on various topics in the field, starting from face perception and attribution of agency to Theory of Mind, communication, and altruism. Students will be encouraged to think hard about the fundamental questions about the human mind and how it interacts with other minds, and the value of studying young children in addressing these questions. Studen
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Social cognition - the ability to infer and represent the unobservable contents of others' minds - is a critical component of what makes us human. What are the basic elements of social cognition, and what do infants and young children understand about others' actions, thoughts, and feelings? How do these capacities help them learn about the world as they interact with others in the first few years of life? This course will take a deeper look at the theoretical perspectives and scientific findings at the intersection of social cognition and cognitive development. Students will read 3 - 4 journal articles each week (reviews and empirical papers) on various topics in the field, starting from face perception and attribution of agency to Theory of Mind, communication, and altruism. Students will be encouraged to think hard about the fundamental questions about the human mind and how it interacts with other minds, and the value of studying young children in addressing these questions. Students should expect to read, present, and discuss theoretical and empirical research articles, and write a research proposal as a final project. This course is designed for upper-level undergraduate students who already have a basic understanding of cognitive development (PSYCH60 is required). This course fulfills the WIM requirement.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: WAY-SI
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