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PSY 3071 PSYCHOLOGY OF EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
This course includes a brief summary of the neurobiology of emotions and considers inborn temperament vs. family environment and life events in the development of emotional states. Topics include: ranges of emotions from indifference to flooding; how emotions can drive behavior; ways emotions such as rage or melancholy can be modified; how positive emotions can be enhanced and developed over a lifetime. This is an interactive lecture and discussion course, drawing examples from the instructor's clinical cases and the student's own observation and experience.
PSY 3122 LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENT
Human development over the lifespan, from prenatal development through adolescence, adulthood, including aging, death and dying. Emphasis on theory and research regarding developmental milestones in the cognitive, social and emotional realms. (Psychology majors are encouraged to take either PSY 3120 or PSY 3121 instead of this course). Cross Listed as PSY 5122