PSY 41 - Socio-Cultural Context of Psychological Development

    Recent Professors
    Lori C. Strahan, Dacia C. Williams
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    35 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4I · CSU GE Area D9
    Description
    This course examines psychological developmental theories emphasizing social and cultural influences on motivation, social-emotional and intellectual development. Exploration will emphasize how children are socialized from within the family, school, peer-groups, religious groups, media and communities. Psychological dynamics of power and sexual orientation are examined and how these influence individuals across lower socioeconomic environments and underrepresented groups as well as American Indian, Asian, Latin, Middle Eastern and Black cultures.