An introductory-based examination of human development across the life span with an emphasis on normal patterns of physical, cognitive, & social development.
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My challenge for you is to apply the content of this course in a specific way. Over this semester, think about how the following factors influence your development, physical health, and psychological wellbeing…
Genetics | Nutrition | Stress | Exercise
Social Interaction | Sleep | Education
Thought Processes | Substance Abuse
PSYC 1101 or PSYC 1101H with a grade of C or higher
Describe, compare, and contrast major theoretical perspectives of developmental psychology.
Identify the contextual (e.g., historical period, gender, ethnicity, class), biological, and psychological processes that influence development across the lifespan.
Describe and distinguish among the research methods and designs used in developmental psychology.
Describe the processes of physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional development that occur across the lifespan.
Demonstrate an understanding of how gender, ethnicity, class, historical period, and social location relate to the life course experience.
The Developing Person Through the Life Span. Kathleen Berger, 2019 (11 Ed.). ISBN: 978-1319191757
Introduction & Syllabus Quiz (4% of overall grade)
Since this class is fully online, we will complete our introductions asynchronously. This introduction will have two parts. First, you will complete the introduction discussion board on D2L. You should answer all prompts and then reply to two of your peers. Treat this like a conversation. Second, you will complete a brief syllabus quiz on D2L to ensure you understand the structure of the course and the contents of the syllabus. You have unlimited attempts for this quiz, and the highest attempt score is taken automatically.
🚫 AI use is strictly prohibited.
Applied Topic Papers (20% of overall grade)
We will discuss the content from our primary textbook, The Developing Person Through the Life Span, using the Assignment feature on D2L. The instructions for each topic paper can be found inside each assignment on D2L. Read the instructions carefully for each. They are graded for accuracy and effort. You must answer all parts of the topic instructions fully. Answers must be in your own words. You should use the textbook and you can other sources, but you must cite your work in all cases. All papers will be checked for plagiarism and AI use. See syllabus policies for more information.
🚫 AI use is strictly prohibited.
Quizzes (26% of overall grade)
Quizzes will be completed on D2L. They are open book/notes. See course calendar for the reading and quiz schedule. These quizzes are timed and designed to help prepare you for your exams. You will have two attempts per quiz, and the highest attempt will be taken automatically. You are not required to complete more than one attempt. Quizzes cannot be made up; no exceptions.✅ AI is allowed and encouraged to generate study aids, practice questions, and general quiz preparation.
Exams (50% of overall grade)
Exams will be proctored using Respondus LockDown Browser on D2L + a webcam. Click here to download the latest version of LockDown Browser. To begin the exam, go to Quizzes on D2L. Click on the Exam; then click Launch LockDown Browser. The startup sequence will take a couple minutes. You will need to do a webcam check, read some instructions, take a photo of yourself, take a photo of your UNG student ID, complete an environment check, complete a facial detection check, and then take the exam. The purpose of this startup sequence is explained in the following instructions: “During this exam, you shouldn't access other resources (a phone, tablet, notes, books, etc.) or communicate with other people. Please stay in your seat and focus on the computer screen until the exam is complete. If an interruption occurs, briefly explain what happened by speaking directly to your webcam. And, finally, remember that you cannot exit the exam until all questions are completed and submitted it for grading.” You have two attempts per exam, and the exams are timed. The second attempt will only include questions missed from the first attempt. Exams cannot be made up. Exam 5 will replace your lowest previous exam (if higher than a previous exam).✅ AI is allowed and encouraged to generate study aids, practice questions, and general exam preparation.
> 90.0% = A
80.0 - 89.9% = B
70.0 - 79.9% = C
60.0 - 69.9% = D
< 60.0 = F
WEEK 1
Chapters 1-5
Introduction // Syllabus Quiz // Quiz 1-5 // Topic Paper 1 // Exam 1
WEEK 2
Chapters 6-10
Quiz 6-10 // Topic Paper 2 // Exam 2
WEEK 3
Chapters 11-15
Quiz 11-15 // Topic Paper 3 // Exam 3
WEEK 4
Chapters 16-20
Quiz 16-20 // Topic Paper 4 // Exam 4
WEEK 5
Chapters 21-25 & Epilogue
Quiz 21-25 & Epilogue // Topic Paper 5 // Exam 5