Cognitive Science 0246 - Adolescent Development

A primary goal of this course is to examine adolescence from multiple perspectives. Adolescence is often thought of as a time of great change and upheaval as children navigate the transition into adulthood. Raging hormones, changing social expectations and relationships, and developing autonomy all contribute to this idea. In addition to exploring the different developmental challenges that face adolescents, we will explore how brain development, social and cognitive development, and culture influence development during adolescence. Students will read and discuss material from psychological and neuroscientific literature, both from a textbook and primary source articles. General methods in Developmental Psychological Science, as well as theoretical and historical perspectives on development, will be discussed.

Mind, Brain, and Information Writing and Research Prerequisite: One prior course in psychology or cognition (including neuroscience, linguistics, and/or animal behavior) at the college (not AP) level. In this course, students are expected to spend at least six to eight hours a week of preparation and work outside of class time. This time includes reading, writing, research.