PSYC 3366 Social and Emotional Development
In this course, we will explore developmental changes in social and emotional functioning from birth through adolescence. We will study the beginning of emotion expression and the emergence of attachment relationships, the development of emotional regulation, and the socialization of children during infancy. We will then continue to examine emotional changes and social development through toddlerhood, early childhood, middle childhood, and adolescence. The influences of parents, siblings, peers, and caregivers will be examined, as will the issues of individual differences, stability and change, and coherence of development across contexts and over time.
Course overview
- Department
- Psychology and Neuroscience
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Annually
Catalog details
Requirements fulfilled
- Applied Psychology and Human Development: Major electives — any Psychology (PSYC) or Sociology (SOCY) course (no more than two electives from outside LSEHD) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- Psychology: Courses That May Be Applied to the Minor (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 3.47 / 5 · Good
- Instructor rating
- 3.36 / 5 · Good
- Terms evaluated
- 4
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2025 | Karen Rosen | 3.6 | 3.5 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 1–3 hrs/week | 20 of 27 |
| Spring 2024 | Karen Rosen | 3.5 | 3.7 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4–6 hrs/week | 24 of 37 |
| Spring 2023 | Karen Rosen | 3.4 | 3.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 1–3 hrs/week | 35 of 48 |
| Spring 2022 | Karen Rosen | 3.3 | 3.1 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 3.9 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 1–3 hrs/week | 23 of 45 |