ADPS 1261 Developmental Psychology

Examines development across the lifespan, including biological, cognitive, social, and emotional development, with attention to the role of culture and context. Reviews major theories of development and how such theories provide conceptual frameworks for understanding the development adaptive and maladaptive behaviors and trajectories. Also addresses implications for treatment and prevention.

Course overview

Department
Advancing Studies
School
ADV
Credits
4
Level
Undergraduate
Offered
Periodically in the Fall, Periodically in the Spring

Course evaluations

Response-weighted averages from Boston College’s official course evaluations (Avalanche/Blue).

Course rating
4.00 / 5 · Very Good
35 responses
Instructor rating
4.09 / 5 · Very Good
35 responses
Terms evaluated
3
Most recent: Fall 2025

Scales: overall ratings run from 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); agreement questions from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree); weekly effort from 1 (up to 1 hour) to 5 (10 or more hours).

Evaluations by term and instructor
TermInstructorCourse overallInstructor overallWell organizedClear learning objectivesIntellectually challengingHelpful assignmentsApplicable beyond courseAttendance necessaryWeekly effortResponses
Fall 2025Lindsey Caola4.14.55.04.94.54.84.84.24–6 hrs/week11 of 18
Fall 2024Lindsey Caola4.24.14.64.64.44.34.44.6—13 of 19
Fall 2022Alice Mc Intyre3.73.74.13.94.14.14.14.34–6 hrs/week11 of 16

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-10-09. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Sections

  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Lindsey Caola · Limited seats become available on 8/26 at 9 AM;On-line Asynchronous · Offered