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

Requirements fulfilled

No source-backed degree requirement is attached to this course yet.

Official evaluation summary

4.00 / 5

Based on 35 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

  • Alice Mc Intyre
    Fall 2022 · Official rating 3.73/5
  • Lindsey Caola
    Fall 2025, Fall 2024 · Official rating 4.25/5

Sections

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