PSY 150 - Developmental Psychology

    Recent Professors
    J. Jones
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    50–59 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    "C" grade or higher or "Pass" in PSYC C1000 (formerly PSY 120) or equivalent
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4I · CSU GE Area D7 · CSU GE Area D9 · CSU GE Area E
    Description
    Overview of psychological research and theory involving the lifespan approach to human behavior and cognition. Explores the biological, emotional, social and cognitive development from infancy through childhood, adolescence and adulthood. Topics include influences of drugs and disease on prenatal development, child-rearing methods, temperaments and personality, childhood disorders, development of language and thinking, gender roles, friendship, family and relationships, parenting, and aging. Not open to students with credit in PSY 165. (C-ID PSY 180) (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-4,7A, Cal-GETC-4)