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PSYC 224 - Child Psychology

(3 credits)
Prerequisite: PSYC 100 or consent of instructor
An investigation of the growth and development of the child from conception to pre-adolescence will include both the influence of heredity and other biological factors as well as the social influences of child-rearing practices, family value systems and peer culture effects. Topics will include the development of verbal ability, conscience and moral judgment, personality and self concept. Current theories and research findings will be discussed in relation to the above topics. Offered fall and spring semesters.