Developmental psychology

Topics Covered in This Course:

In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics: Adolescents in social Adolescents in theoretical In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics: Adolescent diversity: socioeconomic status and ethnicity Body issues: sexual maturation and physical growth In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics: Body issues: health-related behaviors and attitudes Traditional approaches to cognitive development: piaget and elkind In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics: New approaches to cognitive development: information processing, decision making, and assessment issues Self-concept, identity, ethnicity, and gender Sexual values and behavior In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics: Adolescents and their families Divorced, parent-absent, and blended families Social development: the changing nature of friendship and romance Adolescent society, culture, and subculture The development of moral values Education and school Work and vocation Adolescent alienation Substance abuse, addiction, and dependency