Psychology 2314: Human Growth and Development Lifespan Houston Community College-CRN: 46776 Summer One 2013 Missouri City - Room 205 /M-TR. 12:00-2:30 p.m. 3 hour lecture course /5weeks Instructor: Shannon Baranski Instructor Contact Information: e-mail – shannon.baranski@hccs.edu Learning Web – learning.hccs.edu/faculty/shannon.baranski Office location and hours: before and after class Course Description: A developmental psychology course designed to provide an understanding of human behavior and characteristics from conception through death. This course includes information on physical, cognitive, and psychosocial changes throughout the lifespan. Theory, research, and applications are covered. Prerequisite: Introduction to Psychology (PSYC 2301 or equivalent) or Departmental Approval. Must be placed into college-level reading (or take GUST 0342 as a co-requisite) and be placed into college-level writing (or take ENGL 0310/0349 as a co-requisite) Academic Discipline/CTE Program Learning Outcomes 1. Succeed in advanced psychology courses that include related content and are required for an undergraduate major in psychology. 2. Succeed in advanced psychology and psychology-related courses that include related content and are required in non-psychology majors such as nursing and education. 3. Understand and evaluate psychological concepts that are covered in this course and are featured in news reports, self-help materials, and as a part of the process of seeking and engaging in psychotherapy. Course Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 4 to 7 1. Define and identify key concepts in multiple (5) areas of lifespan psychology including concepts, facts and theoretical perspectives. 2. Define and identify the basic research and evaluation methods used in lifespan psychology, including the strengths and weaknesses of each method. 3. Demonstrate knowledge of and explain concepts related to lifespan development. 4. Apply lifespan psychological concepts to the solutions of current issues and problems, such as, ethics, parenting, discipline, divorce, midlife crisis, dual-income families, aging and /or evaluation of presentations. Materials and Textbook: REQUIRED TEXTBOOK: Required Text: Berger, K.S. (2010). Invitation to the Lifespan (1st ed.). New York: Worth Publishing Company. (ISBN: 13:978-07167-5466-4) STUDY GUIDE: The Study Guide (ISPN 1429219025) by Richard O. Straub can be purchased but is not required for this course, since the textbook web site below is very thorough. TEXTBOOK WEB SITE: (Free): http://bfwpub.com Type in Berger and click on book or http://bcs.worthpublishers.com/berger. Tools include interactive flashcards in both English and Spanish; a Spanish-language glossary; quizzes; Internet exercises and case studies; and Frequently Asked Questions about Development. If you have any problem logging on, purchasing or accessing any of the materials call 1-800-936-6899. LEARNING WEB: The learning web is necessary for information in this specific class. You may find the site for this class at learning.hccs.edu/faculty/shannon.baranski On the learning web you will find the REVIEWS FOR THE EXAMS and Class DISCUSSION QUESTIONS. These reviews and discussion question are to aid you in preparing for the exams in this course. Some questions on the reviews are repeated, the reason for this is that some questions cover a specific stage in a theory or topic with multiple questions in which you need to understand. The repeated questions are just to prepare you for the fact the exam covers that number of questions on that topic. Also on the learning web you will find examples for the Semester Project. These examples provide an understanding of what is expected in the project. Please read these examples!! ** A copy of this syllabus is also available on the learning web. This syllabus contains all the information for this course. Please use this syllabus as a guide in this course. It contains a calendar for the semester and what will be occurring in class each week. The syllabus on the learning web also contains the key concepts for this course. It is important for you to print these key concepts for your records. Key Concepts for Psyc 2314 2011-2012 Concept List for Psychology 2314: Invitation to Psychology by Kathleen Berger (1st ed.) PART I: THE BEGINNINGS Brain development (Page Guide to Coverage of Brain Development through the Life Span in Preface (p. xix) nature/nurture controversy Developmental psychology life-span perspective cohort Vygotsky's theory (see also Play Years) interaction between genes and environment epigenetic systems theory Freud's Psychosexual Theory Erikson's Psychosocial Theory learning theory Piaget’s theory of cognitive development systems theory cross-sectional and longitudinal research Gene and chromosome dominant and recessive genes genetic counseling genetic research Stages of prenatal development process of reproduction Biological & environmental influences on development including teratogens preterm and low birth weight multiple births teratogens Part II: THE FIRST TWO YEARS: INFANTS AND TODDLERS SIDS role of nutrition including breastfeeding in development Sensorimotor intelligence object permanence theories of language development Temperament attachment secure and insecure Page Page Guide to Coverage of B (p. xix) 5 4-7 7 9 11 (173-175) 12 / 71-73 12-13 17-18, 19 18-19 20 22-23 24-25 30-33 43-57 51-53 53-54 53-55 57-62 58-61 50-57,71, 73-77 67-69 69 / 423 73-77 102-103 103-105 104-105 105-108 107 115-119 134-136 141-145 142-143 strange situation child care concerns (see also The First Two Years) PART III: EARLY CHILDHOOD nutrition Preoperational thought Vygotsky's theory second language learners/bilingualism Parenting styles: Baumrind cross-cultural parenting effects of media moral development prosocial behavior antisocial behavior social problems (including rejection, peer pressure, aggression & bullying) disciplining children gender development theories PART IV: MIDDLE CHILDHOOD nutrition, exercise and obesity concrete operations information processing theory metacognition / selective attention characteristics of good schools second language learners/bilingualism school related testing Gardner’s view of multiple intelligences mental retardation learning disabilities / ADHD PART V: ADOLESCENCE role of hormones in development during adolescence puberty nutrition changes in body image during adolescence sexual behavior (STD’s and decisions) sexual behavior and decisions teen pregnancy partner abuse/violent behavior of males (see also Adolescence) formal operational thinking characteristics of good schools psychological impact of attending college identity v. role confusion working outside of school 143-144 147-150 160-161 171-173 171-178 181 209-212 211-212 212-213 214-220 215 215 215-216, 291-299 216-220 221-226 236-239 239-241 242-246 245 247-248 / 256 251-252 257-260 259 262-264 263-264 310-316 310-324 316-319 317-318 320-324 321-322, 360-365 321-322 323-324 328-331 339-340 / 334-335 339-341 348-353 352-353 depression and suicide factors that contribute to drug use and addiction challenges of adolescence PART VI: ADULTHOOD adult thinking generativity versus stagnation intimacy versus isolation changes in the sense organs during adulthood depression senescence menopause hormone replacement therapy (HRT) substance abuse eating disorders / obesity fluid and crystallized intelligence and explain how each is affected by age social clock midlife crisis marital success divorce Kinkeeper` sandwich generation The role of work in adult development work and family issues in dual-income families / role overload and role buffering PART VII: LATE ADULTHOOD ageism gerontologists Primary and secondary aging (see also, Early & Late Adulthood) exercise osteoporosis variables affecting life expectancy dementia Alzheimer's disease wisdom integrity versus despair theories of aging activity theory / disengagement theory activities of daily life respite care Epilogue: DEATH AND DYING hospice stages of dying 365-369 373-378 356-360 401-402 473-478 411-416 420-421 406-407 420-421 424-425 424-425 426-427 427-430 440-441 457-459 459 468-470 471-473 474 477 478-485 488-489 497-504 497 504-505 506-507 507 508-511 517-522 518-519 524-525 523, 530 530-536 534 554-555 556-557 575-576 575 palliative care euthanasia assisted suicide living will grief and bereavement 576 578 578-580 580 584-587 Course Goal: 1. Define and identify key concepts in multiple (5) areas of lifespan psychology including concepts, facts and theoretical perspectives. 2. Define and identify the basic research and evaluation methods used in lifespan psychology, including the strengths and weaknesses of each method. 3. Demonstrate knowledge of and explain concepts related to lifespan development. 4. Apply lifespan psychological concepts to the solutions of current issues and problems, such as, ethics, parenting, discipline, divorce, midlife crisis, dual-income families, aging and /or evaluation of presentations. Instructional Methods PSYC 2314 is an introduction to the basic concepts in lifespan psychology. As an instructor, I will present course materials in an organized and systematic way. I will explain the concepts and theories by relating to real-life examples. For each chapter, I will prepare lectures to cover the important concepts and procedures. For each test, you will be given a detailed test review as your study guide. The test review will list the important terms or concepts to study as well as the endof-the chapter and website problems to do. Throughout the semester, I will work with you by providing you feedback on drafts of your project. Upon completion of the course, I hope that you will (a) gain understanding of the basic terminology of lifespan psychology, (b) use critical thinking and writing skills regarding cutting edge research from epigenetics through end of life care and (c) an increase your appreciation for all kinds of diversity as studied in lifespan psychology. In addition, I hope that you become a more informed and critical reader of information relating to the lifespan presented in the popular media or professional journals. Student Assignments Assignments have been developed that will enhance your learning. Students will be required to successfully complete the following: TESTS AND FINAL EXAM: There will be 4 exams given in this course (50 questions, multiple choice), including a comprehensive final exam (100 questions, multiple choice). One exam grade will be dropped (not to include the final exam). The final exam and the three remaining exams will each be worth 20% of your grade. No make-up exams will be given. The semester project is worth 20% of your grade. **MAKE-UP POLICY: Please note that usually no make-up tests will be given, unless by special permission due to extraneous circumstances. COURSE PROJECT- Semester Project/Scrapbook (20%) Scrapbook Project: Find items that are illustrations/examples of topics and concepts covered in class and the textbook. These items could be clipped short articles, photographs, cartoons, advertisements from magazines and newspapers, lyrics from songs, scenes from movies or television shows, other media and personal experiences. You must have 5 illustrations of DIFFERENT topics and you for this project. Each item found must be accompanied by a minimum of 250 word “explanation”. Each “illustration” also needs to have a title and explanation of which developmental topic, issue, controversy, or concept the scrapbook entry pertains to and why. The project needs to have a title page, the illustrations and explanations. Do not turn in the project in a three-ring binder or a very large scrapbook!!! The scrapbook project will be due on Thursday June 27th. 1. Collect five different types of “scrapbook” pictures. You may use newspaper picture clippings, scenes from movies or television shows, lyrics from songs, cartoons, personal experiences or other media sources. These need to reference a topic or theory from this class. You may use the same type of “source” for all five clippings. 2. Explain your illustration and what topic/theory/illustration which is referenced in the field of Human Growth and Development in at minimum of 250 words (about ½ page to 1 page). This will vary depending on your “illustration” and what font type and size that is used. 3. Use a variety of topics within Human Growth and Development. The lifespan stages are; prenatal, infant, early childhood, middle childhood, adolescence, emerging adulthood, young adulthood, middle adulthood, late adulthood, and death. This class also covers other concepts which can be applied in this project. The main goal in this project is to use a variety of different topics. For example, a project should cover different stages in human development. If you have a theme for the project in which you would like to follow, this may also be acceptable. USE A TOPIC ONLY ONCE. 4. For the scrapbook, you do not need to purchase a scrapbook in the traditional sense. A folder/stapled together project is acceptable. Even though you can be as creative as you want, the project needs to contain “substance” in your writing. Please do not use a large scrapbook or a three ring binder that is very large. 5. Remember you must include a copy of you clipping whether it is a picture, song lyric, poem, graph, ect. 6. Any references used in your explanation of the topic needs to be documented and given credit. Failure to give credit to outside references will be considered plagiarism. Even a definition from the textbook needs to be given credit in your writing or in a reference sheet at the end of the project. Grading for the Semester Project/Scrapbook: (100 points total) : Organization (20 points) - The project needs to be organized. Organize the stages in sequence if that is the goal of your project. Organization should be a clear concept. For example, a project turned in that is in a folder with loose papers that are not stapled is not organized. Clarity/ Concise Writing (20 points) – Explanations should be written in a way that anyone who reads your project can understand your point. The writing in the project needs to be clear and concise and use of proper grammar is a major requirement. Directions followed for the Project (20 points) - Follow the directions for this project. They are listed above. Topics Covered ( 20 points) – Use a different variety of topics or concepts in the class. Again, using the same topic twice will not count. Also, do not use the examples given on the learning web and use as your own work. For example, “Beauty and the Beast” on consummate love and change it with “Cinderella”. Creativity/Neatness (20 points) – This should be a clear concept. If the assignment is organized, well written and well thought out, this requirement should be easy to obtain. ** This project takes time and thought. It is a representation of what you have learned in the class. Do not use the same concept or issue more than once. This class covers developmental issues from prenatal development to death. Use a variety of different topics. If you use outside references in your explanation, give the reference credit in your writing and in a reference page. Failure to do this may be considered plagiarism. Even if it is the textbook use as a reference, do not just state, “In the textbook”. TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES A. B. C. D. Preparation of lectures, discussions, and exercises Facilitation of an effective learning environment Preparation of class assignments and exams Evaluation and prompt feedback on exams, assignments and class participation STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES A. Attending class and participating in discussion B. Reading and comprehending the text. Studying for exams. C. Completing required assignments and exams D. Asking for help when there is a question or problem E. Keeping copies of all paperwork, including: the syllabus, handouts, and all returned exams and assignments F. Listening in class. Taking notes when appropriate and obtaining notes from classmates for days when absent. EXTRA CREDIT: Extra Credit may be given during the course of the semester. Extra Credit is not given to raise your grade at the end of the semester. Many students who have not prepared, read or studied during the semester will ask for extra credit in order to raise their grades. Extra credit will not be given in these situations. Grading Your performance on quizzes, exams, and other assessments can be used to determine how successful you are at achieving the course learning outcomes (mastery of course content and skills) outlined in the syllabus. If you find you are not mastering the material and skills, you are encouraged to reflect on how you study and prepare for each class. 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Class Schedule- Summer 2013 Week One Monday June 3rd- Introduction to Class/ Chapter One Tuesday June 4th- Chapter Two and Class Discussion Questions for Ch. 1 and 2 Wednesday June 5th- Chapter Three and Chapter Four Thursday June 6th- Class Discussion Questions for Ch. 3 and 4 Week Two Monday June 10th- Exam One (Chapters 1-4) Tuesday June 11th- Chapter Five and Six Wednesday June 12th- Chapter Seven and Eight Thursday June 13th- Class Discussion Questions over Ch 5-8 Week Three Monday June 17th- Exam Two (Chapters 5-8) Tuesday June 18th- Chapter Nine and Ten Wednesday June 19th- Chapter Eleven and Class Discussion Questions Ch.9-11 Thursday June 20th- Chapter Twelve and Thirteen and Class Discussion Questions Ch.12-13 Week Four Monday June 24th – Exam Three (Chapters 9-13) Tuesday June 25th- Ch. 14 and 15 Wednesday June 26th- Epilogue Thursday June 27th- Class Discussion Questions Ch. 14-15 and Epilogue Semester Project Due Week Five Monday July 1st- Exam Four (Chapters 14, 15, and Epilogue) Tuesday July 2nd – Review for Final Exam Wednesday July 3rd- Comprehensive Final Exam Students will be notified of any changes to the class schedule. Class discussion questions and exam reviews can be found on the learning web. Chapters Chapter One- The Science of Development Chapter Two- Genes and Prenatal Development Chapter Three- The First Two Years: Body and Brain Chapter Four- The First Two Years: Psychosocial Development Chapter Five- Early Childhood: Body and Mind Chapter Six- Early Childhood: Psychosocial Development Chapter Seven- Middle Childhood: Body and Mind Chapter Eight- Middle Childhood: Psychosocial Development Chapter Nine- Adolescence: Body and Mind Chapter Ten- Adolescence: Psychosocial Development Chapter Eleven- Emerging Adulthood: Body, Mind, and Social World Chapter Twelve- Adulthood: Body and Mind Chapter Thirteen- Adulthood: Psychosocial Development Chapter Fourteen- Late Adulthood: Body and Mind Chapter Fifteen- Late Adulthood: Psychosocial Development Epilogue: Death and Dying