Description:

This course will be an advanced introduction to cognitive development. It will provide an overview of cognitive change from infancy to adolescence, with an emphasis on the earlier years. The course will cover various theoretical perspectives on cognitive change as well as current research in areas such as infant perception and cognition, categorization, number, understanding of biological and physical concepts, problem-solving and language. Educational implications and cross-cultural issues will be touched on.

Texts:

Siegler, R. Children's thinking. (3rd ed.) 1998 paperback

Grading and Requirements:

Exams: 2, midterm and final, 50% of grade.

Papers:

4 Reaction Papers: 1 p. 10% of grade.

2 Research Papers: 8-10pp. each, 40% of grade.

Prerequisites:

Psychology 301 with a grade of C or better, Psychology 304 or 333D, Psychology 418 or an equivalent statistics course with a grade of C or better, and upper division standing.

Updated 24 February 1998
Department of Psychology, College of Liberal Arts
University of Texas at Austin

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