Also examines theory and research in several applied areas of social psychology, including law and health. Deals with personnel selection, evaluation and employee training and development. Emphasis will be placed on motivation, job satisfaction, leadership and conflict resolution in industrial and organizational settings. Focuses on physical, cognitive, social and emotional development with emphasis on the periods of infancy, childhood and adolescence. Methods for studying the developing person and major theoretical approaches are examined.
Special attention is paid to the impact of ethnicity on development.
Psychology 251 recommended. Examines the relationship between the uniquely human cognitive capacity of language and other cognitive processes. Acquisition, comprehension, production and utilization are studied with particular reference to structure and meaning. Offered in alternate years. Biological, historical, cultural and psychological implications of drug and alcohol use.