PSY 2830 - Socio-Emotional and Personality Development

3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered annually.

This course will examine the biological, social and psychological processes underlying socio-emotional and personality development. Major theoretical perspectives will be examined through advanced readings and primary sources. Emphasis will be given to the interrelated developmental processes underlying each behavioral domain. Contectual factors such as family, peers, school and career choices, and those related to development and change in such areas as selfconcept, gender role, identity formation, moral reasoning, prosocial and aggressive behaviors will be considered.

Prerequisite(s): PSY 1100 or
PSY 1200