PSY 338 - Adulthood and Aging With Laboratory (W)

4 Credit(s)

This course focuses on adult development and aging and changes in physical, cognitive, and psychosocial domains. The specific goals of this class are: 1) to study the process of aging in adulthood, including the gains and losses associated with physiological and psychological aging; 2) to understand the social influences on this process, such as culture, race, income, age, and social class; and 3) to increase awareness of aging and ageism. In addition, students learn about the research process in the field of adulthood and aging. This includes the use of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, statistical analysis, interpretation of results, and writing an empirical research article. This laboratory fulfills a social/developmental advanced elective. Students take either PSY 212 or PSY 338; they may not take both. Psychology majors must receive a “C” or better in this course to satisfy psychology major requirements.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 105, PSY 385 and PSY 387 with grades of C or better.