Under Stress Focus on important factors in society and life that produce stress on children and their families. Crisis experiences that may be included are death, divorce, hospitalization, poverty, and child abuse. LAP401 Psychology of Learning Survey of theories of learning including behavioristic and cognitive-developmental approaches with applications of each. Aspects of motivation and discipline also included. Traditional and innovative approaches explored.
Students participate in planned learning interactions.
Course includes characteristics, assessment, and intervention strategies for working with children with special needs. Attention to group dynamics. Illustrations of how social psychologists study people and formulate theories. Empirical research by students included. Experiences designed to enhance self-understanding and growth, as well as interactions with others.