PSY 448 - Cognitive Development

Unit(s): 4

This course covers theories and research on cognition from infancy through adolescence. Major theorists include Piaget, Vygotsky, Sternberg, Fischer, Case, Bruner, and information-processing perspectives. Special topics include social cognition, theory of mind, concept formation, problem-solving, memory, multiple intelligences, standardized testing, language, and cultural variations.

Prerequisite(s): Psychology Majors only. Completion of PSY 250 and PSY 410. Open to Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors.
Breadth Area: Developmental. Typically Offered Variable Intermittently
Teaching Mode: Face-to-Face Grading: Student Option