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Campus | Bryn Mawr |
Semester | Spring 2024 |
Registration ID | PSYCB327001 |
Course Title | Adolescent Development |
Credit | 1.00 |
Department | Neuroscience |
Instructor | Albert,Dustin |
Times and Days | F 09:10am-12:00pm
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Room Location | BYC127 |
Additional Course Info | Class Number: 2134 Is adolescence a biologically distinct stage of life, or a social “holding ground” invented by modern culture for young people unready or unwilling to assume the responsibilities of adulthood? Are adolescents destined to make risky decisions because of their underdeveloped brains? At what age should they be held accountable as adults in a court of law? This course will explore these and other questions about the biological, social, and legal forces that define the boundaries and shape the experience of adolescents growing up in the modern world. Students will learn about: (1) historical changes in understanding and treatment of adolescents; (2) puberty-related biological changes marking the beginning of adolescence; (3) brain, behavioral, cognitive, and social development during adolescence; and (4) contemporary debates regarding age of adult maturity, and their implications for law and policy. Prerequisite: PSYC B206 (Developmental Psychology) or PSYC B211 (Lifespan Development) or permission or instructor. PSYC B205 is recommended. Enrollment Cap: 15; If the course exceeds the enrollment cap the following criteria will be used for the lottery: PSYC Majors Seniors, PSYC Major Juniors, Child and Family Studies Minor and Neuroscience Major. |
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