Child Psychology

An introduction to child psychology class that affords students the opportunities to examine child psychology theories, abnormal child psychology, the impact of television on child development, and current issues. The course examines different theorists who focus on social learning development, patterns of behavior, the impact of love and affection, birth order, the impact and development of the brain, and many more. While child psychology examines cognitive, behaviorist, biological, humanist, and psychoanalytic perspectives, a major focus is on learning from infancy through childhood. This course is heavily based on discussion, which involves experiments, group projects, analysis of current event topics and reflection on one’s childhood.

General Guidelines:

• Absent for a test:
  • All makeups are given on the day you return to school during your lunch period
• Miss assignment/project deadline:
  • Unless absent on due date, you will receive a 10 point deduction for each day an assignment is late
  • If absent on due date, assignment is due when you return to school
• Abuse of Cell Phone:
  • Cell phones should be off and out of sight
    • After a warning, your cell phone will be taken and you can pick up at the end of the day
    • Continued abuse will lead to an administrative referral
• RESPECT
  • Above all else, RESPECT!