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Cognitive Development

Course #: PSYCH 447, Class #: 2600, Section #: 01

Description

This course explores the general question of how thinking develops. Particular emphasis is placed on understanding the development of thinking in childhood and on identifying those aspects of children's approaches to conceptualizing, theorizing, and remembering which are changing during this time. Some attention is also given to understanding possible mechanisms of cognitive change.

Prerequisites

PSYCH 201 and PSYCH 241/341 or 242/342 or 250/350

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