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
- Course rating
- 4.00 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.09 / 5 · Very Good
- Terms evaluated
- 3
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | Lindsey Caola | 4.1 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.2 | 4–6 hrs/week | 11 of 18 |
| Fall 2024 | Lindsey Caola | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.6 | — | 13 of 19 |
| Fall 2022 | Alice Mc Intyre | 3.7 | 3.7 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4–6 hrs/week | 11 of 16 |