COURSE
SYLLABUS
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copy of the course syllabus for Developmental Psychology (DEP 4053).
EXAMS
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information regarding what will be covered on the next exam and an
answer key for previous exams.
LECTURE
OUTLINES
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linked list outlines for each class. I suggest that you print out
the outline for each class prior to coming to class in order to
facilitate note taking.
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PAPERS
& PRESENATIONS
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information on the required paper and presentation.
VIDEOS
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linked list of the video handouts for videos that have been shown in
class so that you may print or save your own copy of these handouts.
Research
Participation
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Clicking on the links below will take you to comprehensive sites dedicated to Developmental Psychology as well as Web pages of faculty members doing research in Developmental Psychology.
Judith Becker
Bryant - USF faculty member and Area Director (Cognitive and Neural
Sciences) whose research interests include the following: Language
Development, Pragmatics, Language and Social Competence, Family
Influences, and Literacy in Spanish-English Bilingual Children.
Dr.
Ellis Gesten - USF faculty member whose research interests include
the following: Social problem-solving and communication skills in
children and families, preventive intervention research, psychotherapy
process and outcome
Dr.
Vicky Phares - USF faculty member whose research interests include
the following: Developmental psychopathology, fathers' involvement in
child and adolescent psychopathology, family functioning.
Dr. Tiina Ojanen
- USF faculty member whose research focuses on social development
during middle childhood, adolescence, and college years.
Physical
Knowledge in Infancy: Modern methods of studying object permanance
Chicken
Wire Mother - An in-depth exploration into Harry Harlow's rhesus
monkey experiments involving attachment in regard to personality
development.
International Society for Infant
Studies - An organization devoted exclusively to basic and applied
infant research from around the globe. Includes listings of
conferences, relevant journals, and how to
become a member.
Developmental
Psychology - Division 7 of the APA is exclusively devoted to
Developmental Psychology.
Society for Child and
Family Policy and Practice: American Psychological Association
(Division 37)
Child, Youth, &
Family Public Interest Directive: American Psychological Association
Family Planet - A family-oriented
site with stuff for just the kids too. Provides research and commentary
from parents and child
experts on raising children.
Albert Bandura:
A Study of the Man and his Works - A breakdown of the specifics
involved in the infamous Bobo doll experiment and other relevant
theories and works.
Tufts University's Child &
FamilyWebGuide - Contains over 150 sites on various topics of
interest to students, is unique in that it evaluates the credibility of
sites using criteria suggested by leading child development
researchers.
GMUS's Online Resources
for Developmental Psychology - This site is similar to the Tuft's
University site and is a resource for human development students,
instructors, and parents.
Please direct questions about this site to Christine Ruva ruva@usf.edu