Adult Development Psychology

LSOC-431

This developmental psychology course investigates how biological and psychological factors dynamically influence thoughts, emotions, and behaviors as they develop within an environmental context over the course of time. The course is organized chronologically, beginning with the foundations of developmental science (including genetic, biological, and environmental discussions of aging), followed by an exploration into emerging and young adulthood, middle adulthood, and late adulthood. Within each stage of adult development, students investigate how biological, cognitive, and socioemotional factors influence the typical developmental trajectory. The course concludes with a discussion of the ideas of life-satisfaction, successful aging, and creativity in late adulthood, as well as some of the more recent adjunctive therapies to treat problems in aging.

Credits
3
Prerequisites
LENG-111 and LSOC-211
Required Of
MTHE majors
Electable By
All
Semesters Offered
Fall, Spring
Location
Boston
Department
LART
Course Chair
Mike Mason
Taught By
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