This course introduces conceptual and practical issues concerning research in developmental psychology. Developmental psychology focuses on the process of change within and across different phases of the life-span. Reflecting the broad range of topics in this area, there are diverse research methods, including techniques for studying infant behaviour as well as procedures for studying development in children, adolescents, and adults. This course will cover a representative sample of some of these approaches.
Notes: *1. Beginning in Fall 2028, STAB22H3/STAB23H3 will no longer satisfy the statistics prerequisite for this course. Students planning to take this course in Fall 2028 or later must complete the PSYB06H3 prerequisite, unless they have previously completed one of the retired PSY options (PSYB07H3) or (PSYC08H3). 2. Priority will be given to students in the Specialist/Specialist Co-op programs in Psychology. Students in the Major/Major Co-op programs in Psychology and the Specialist/Specialist Co-op and Major/Major Co-op programs in Mental Health Studies will be admitted as space permits.
