PSYCHOLOGY 2233 – Adolescence
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DESCRIPTION
The
integration of theory and research as they apply to the basic concepts and
themes in adolescent development. Includes discussion of the physical, emotional,
social, familial, moral, educational and cultural aspects of adolescent
development and behavior. Prerequisite: Psychology 1100
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VIDEOTAPES/DVDs
Transitions Through
the Lifespan DVDs; additional videos
OTHER MEDIA
None
ORIENTATION/ATTENDANCE
Orientation is recommended
EVALUATION/GRADING
Three project papers, one
final observation paper, three unit exams, comprehensive final
COURSE OUTLINE
|
Number |
Required Text |
Study Guide |
DVDs |
Activity |
Exam |
|
Unit One |
Chapter 1 - Social Context Chapter 2 - Theoretical Context Chapter 3 - Diversity Chapter 4 - Body Issues Chapter 15 - Substance Abuse |
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 15 |
· Inside the Teen Brain · Choices and Consequences: Youth
in Trouble |
Project Paper |
Unit One Exam |
|
Unit
Two |
Chapter 5 – Cognitive Development Chapter 6 – Chapter 7 - Moral Values Chapter 8 –
Relations w/Family Chapter 9 –
Different Family Patterns |
Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 |
· Transitions through the Lifespan Tapes: 14
15 16 |
Project Paper |
Unit Two Exam |
|
Unit
Three |
Chapter 10 – Subculture Chapter 11 – Sexual Behaviors Chapter 12 - Education and School Chapter 13 - Work and Vocation Chapter 14 – Stress and Alienation |
Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Chapter 14 |
· Teen Sex · Merchants of Cool · Bullied to Death |
Project Paper |
Unit Three Exam |
|
Unit
Four |
No readings |
|
None |
Final Observation Paper |
Compre-hensive Final Exam |
12/22/2010