LAP 513 Advanced Developmental and Cognitive Psychology

This course compares current views of developmental and cognitive psychology. It examines theoretical models explaining the development of cognition, for example, the genetic approach of the construction of knowledge (Piaget), the relationship between social interaction, language acquisition and cognitive activity (Vygotsky), the development of moral and ethical principles (Kohlberg); and the information processing approach and different approaches explaining the development of intelligence (Sternberg, Gardner). Topics include language development, memory, attention, perception, critical thinking, problem solving, decision-making, logico-mathematical reasoning, moral and ethical judgment, and socio-cognitive aspects of human interaction. Pre-requisite(s): LAP 509 and LAP 510; or permission of Program Chair or designate. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours