A study of the impact of factors of social environment and physical growth upon psychological development of the normal adolescent from puberty to young adulthood. The goal of this course is to develop a meaningful workable concept regarding the adolescent period of development. Topics covered include psychology's philosophical roots, the development of the scientific approach, major figures in psychology, major psychological theories, and current directions of psychological science. Students learn the nature of educational psychology and applications of major learning theories. They identify specific relationships among learning and characteristics of learners, including personality, intelligence, motivation, and transfer of learning.
Students learn strategies used in measurement and evaluation of learning.
The study of the development patterns in physical growth, intellectual abilities, emotional stability and social skills of the normal human. The impact of biological, psychological, and cultural factors are considered from birth through old age. The goal of this course is to foster a comprehensive understanding of the behavior and mind of the human being by exploring the effects of multiple factors on normal development. This course helps build self-esteem as one begins to understand the self and relationships. Particularly for all those entering the fields of human service, the learning process promotes practitioner effectiveness through increased understanding and acceptance of others.