It is expected that you will conduct yourself in a respectful way while taking this class. If you are unwilling to do this, then appropriate action will be initiated to assure that your behavior does not interfere with other student's right to learn. If you have a concern about a test item, written assignment, or any other policy I will be happy to discuss this with you in my office. Please do not argue with me during class time . This creates an uncomfortable atmosphere in the classroom for everyone.
Developmental Psychologists attempt to understand humanity in the context of the human life cycle.
There are no absolutes when it comes to human behavior because all human behavior is a complex interaction of biological, psychological, social and spiritual processes. When we become educated we can do longer engage in harmful choices to ourselves and each other out of ignorance. Knowledge demands that we make changes emotionally, socially and spiritually in order to maximize our potential and lead a personally successful life. Because we have been socialized to ignore, disown, and control the sensitive and heartfelt part of who we are, students are often not prepared for the range of emotional discomfort that will accompany this awareness and the changes that will occur. Without an adequate support system in place, this can create considerable anxiety, frustration, and depression in the average person, not to mention, anyone who has unresolved issues in any other area of their life.