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Psych 250 Fall 2018. Kovelman. 9/21/20

PSYCHOLOGY 250 001 – HUMAN DEVELOPMENT FALL 2020 Professor: E-mail:

Dr. Ioulia Kovelman [email protected]

Office Hours: By appointment on Tue & Fri 10-11:00 Zoom link: https://umich.zoom.us/j/92543527887 Calendar Link: To schedule a meeting go to Link

Course workflow: This is an online course that includes asynchronous lecture recordings as well as synchronous Zoom-based discussion sections. Active participation with the synchronous online sections is a critical component of the course, make sure to register for the section that works best with your schedule. Graduate Student Instructors: Ella Simmons • Sections: #02 W 8-9 am, #03 W 9-10 am, #8 F 9-10 am Rachel Eggleston • Sections #07 W 5-6 pm, #11 F 12-1 pm, #13 F 2-3pm Ana Patricia Esqueda • Sections: : #05 W 5-6 pm, #09 F 10-11 am, #10 F 11-12pm, Anjli Gautam Narwani • Sections: : #04 W 4-5 pm, #06 W 6-7pm, #12 F 1-2 pm, Required Materials 1. Berk, E. Laura (2018). Exploring Lifespan Development. (4th Ed). Pearson Publisher. 2. MiLife (2020). Pearson Publisher. The recommended option is to obtain the Pearson publisher’s bundle that includes eBook + MiLife + Revel self-learning tools at this specific link https://console.pearson.com/enrollment/6v6mdt Optionally, those who purchase this bundle with the publisher can also purchase a hard copy of the text for an additional $19.99. Alternatively, if you already have the book and ONLY need a stand-alone MiLife, then go to www.myvirtuallife.com and use course ID 13987. Notice that the publisher offers a 14-day free trial period before asking for payment. For refund from the publisher go to https://support.pearson.com/getsupport/s/article/Refund-Requests If you need help with these online resources, please contact the Pearson publisher at https://www.pearsonhighered.com/revel/students/support/ 3. Coursepack: The coursepack is available on the Canvas website. The articles are listed below in the order that you should read them. 1. Reading 1: Morelli, G., Rogoff, B., Oppenheim, D., & Goldsmith, D. (1992). Cultural variation in infants’ sleeping arrangements: Questions of independence. Developmental Psychology, 28, 604-613. 1

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2. Reading 2: Warneken, F. (2011) Children’s helping hands. In M. Brockman (Ed.), Future Science – 19 Essays from the Cutting Edge (pp. 16-29). New York: Vintage Books. 3. Reading 3: Arnett, J. J. (2000). Emerging adulthood: A theory of development from the late teens through the twenties. American Psychologist, 55, 469-480. 4. Reading 4: Galambos, N. L., Fang, S., Krahn, H. J., Johnson, M. D., & Lachman, M. E. (2015). Up, not down: The age curve in happiness from early adulthood to midlife in two longitudinal studies. Developmental Psychology, 51(11), 1664–1671. Course Objectives and Philosophy: In this course we will discuss the factors that shape human growth and development, from birth to old age along the domains of physical, cognitive, and social aspects of development. In this course we take a multi-dimensional approach to learning, and give you several avenues through which to obtain information (lectures, text, films, digital apps.) and to demonstrate your knowledge (discussion, exams, papers). The course material will include the discussion of theory, research evidence and practical implications for child rearing, education, career-development and other aspects of human development. Discussion Sections: There are 10 discussion section meetings. All sections will meet online synchronously at the designated time. Sections are designed to give you an opportunity for more in-depth discussion of course materials, for sharing of ideas and findings, and for review and integration of course material. Work contributed and evaluated in discussion section is a central part of this course, with 160 of the 400 points for this class coming from work in discussion sections. Attendance and active participation is REQUIRED throughout the entire course, and 4 points can be earned for participation in each discussion section. Also, you must be present during at least one of the first two discussion section meetings or you will be disenrolled from the course. Your GSI will pass out a separate syllabus with additional information about section topics, participation requirements, and assignments. Your GSI is also responsible for grading all written assignments. Exams: Exams will be held online on Canvas and are NOT open book. We rely on your honor principles that you will NOT consult notes, books, internet etc. to complete the exam. There will be four multiple-choice examinations given during a 12-hour time frame on the day specified in the syllabus, each containing 60 questions and providing 60 points. The exams are NOT CUMULATIVE. Exams will cover lectures, text chapters, films, and the articles from the course pack. Permission to miss an exam can ONLY be granted with the approval of the course instructor, and only when there is a very, serious family emergency or you are deathly ill. Only under these very special circumstances will any kind of make-up exam be given. Students requiring additional time to take the exam must submit VISA letters 2 weeks prior to the exam. Projects: In addition to the exams and participation points, there are TWO required projects, each worth 50 points. Specific due dates and descriptions of the projects are provided in supplemental materials. Each student will complete two of three possible research projects: Project 1 is Interview 1. Project 2 can be based on either Interview 2 or Interview 3 options. All projects are due on the dates designated on the syllabus. Late papers will be penalized 4 points for every 24 hours past the due date, including weekends and holidays. Grading Policy: This course is not graded on a curve so your grade is not based on competition with other students in the class. Instead, your course grade will be based on the percentage of total points earned during the course. Thus, of the 400 points available, A+ = 98-100%; A = 93-97%; A- = 90-92%; B+ = 88-89%; B = 83-87%; B- = 80-82%; C+ = 78-79%; C = 73-77%; C- = 70-72%; D+ = 68-69%; D = 63-67%; D- = 6062%; F = below 60%. Overview of Assignments Exam #1 Exam #2 Exam #3

60 pts. 60 pts. 60 pts. 2

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Exam #4 Points from Discussion Section Project 1 (Interview 1) Project 2 (Interview 2 or 3) Discussion activities & participation Total Section Pts TOTAL POINTS

60 pts. 50 pts. 50 pts. 60 pts (in-section activities + discussion posts) 160 pts. 400 pts.

Helpful Advice for the Course 1. The syllabus is designed to provide information about the structure, content, and requirements for the course. Read through it carefully and ask questions if there is anything that is not clear. Review the course requirements and make note now of the dates of assignments and exams. Late assignments and make-up exams will be allowed only under extraordinary circumstances. It is your responsibility to plan ahead and to contact us if you are having problems. 2. As careful as we try to be, mistakes can be made when recording grades. Please keep all your projects and assignments after they are returned to you. It is also a good idea to keep a digital copy of your projects when you turn them in. With a class this size, it is possible for projects to get lost and, as unfair as it may seem, the burden of proof is on you. 3. If you are having difficulties understanding the reading material or if you get low test scores, please come and see the instructor as soon as possible. Such difficulties cannot be remedied if you wait until the last week before finals. Furthermore, any students with a disability or special circumstance that may limit their ability to perform to their potential in this course, should contact the instructor personally as soon as possible so we can discuss the appropriate accommodations necessary to help you complete the course requirements. 4. We expect all students in this course to abide by the honor code. Plagiarism and cheating will not be tolerated and all suspected cases WILL be reported to the Dean’s office. If confirmed, you will receive an F for the course and a letter will be added to your academic records indicating the reason for your failing grade. We expect you to do your own original work for this course. 5. All lecture material is fair game for the exams. This includes all of the information in the text and coursepack articles, the lectures and video materials. The exams will assess both conceptual knowledge and factual information. 6. E-mail communication: I will try to get a reply back to you as soon as possible (often within 24 hours on weekdays and 48 on weekends).

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Additional Resources

Writing Help: If you need help with your written assignments, please contact the Sweetland Writing Center at (734) 764-0429 or [email protected], or visit them at 1139 Angell Hall. You can also log onto their website at http://www.lsa.umich.edu/sweetland/.

Psychology Student Academic Affairs Office: 1343 East Hall 764-2580 [email protected]

Student Mental Health and Wellbeing The University of Michigan is committed to advancing the mental health and wellbeing of its students. If you or someone you know is feeling overwhelmed, depressed, and/or in need of support, services are available. For help, contact Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at (734) 7648312 and https://caps.umich.edu/ during and after hours, on weekends and holidays, or through its counselors physically located in schools on both North and Central Campus. You may also consult University Health Service (UHS) at (734) 764-8320 and https://www.uhs.umich.edu/mentalhealthsvcs, or for alcohol or drug concerns, see www.uhs.umich.edu/aodresources.

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The UM Department of Psychiatry outpatient clinic (734) 764-0231

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The UM Psychiatric crisis emergency services (734) 936-5900.

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The UM Psychological clinic (734) 764-3471.

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The UM Addiction Treatment Services (800) 525-5188.

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Wolverine Support Network (student-led) www.umichwsn.org

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Comprehensive list of resources in our department website:

https://lsa.umich.edu/psych/undergraduates/student-resources.html

For a complete listing of other mental health resources available on and off-campus, visit http://umich.edu/~mhealth/.

Students needing special accommodations. The University of Michigan is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. Request for accommodations by persons with disabilities may be made by contacting the Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) Office located at G664 Haven Hall. The SSD phone number 4

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is 734-763-3000. Once your eligibility for accommodation has been determined, you will be issued a verified individual services accommodation (VISA) form. Please present this form to me at the beginning of the term, or at least two weeks prior to needing the accommodation (test, project, etc…). To receive additional testing time during the exams, students must provide instructor with the VISA form 2 weeks (14 days) prior to the exam.

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Psych 250 Fall 2018. Kovelman. 9/21/20 Week/Date Activities Key Dates 1 30-Aug

2 6-Sep

3 13-Sep

4 20-Sep

Lecture Read Section Due

Lecture Read Section Due Listen Read Section Due

Listen Read Section Due

5 27-Sep

EXAM 1 Listen Read NO Sections

6 4-Oct

Listen Read Section Due

7

Listen

11-Oct

Reading Section Due

8 18-Oct

EXAM 2 Listen Read NO Sections

9 25-Oct

Listen Reading Section Due

10 1-Nov

Listen Reading Section Due

Mon, Aug 31

Content Lecture 1: Introduction to the Field Textbook Ch. 1-2 Introduction & Section Organization Introductory survey at the link below https://umich.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0CXOGc5X0pxSCnb

Tues, Sept. 8

Lecture 2: Prenatal & Post-Natal Development Textbook Ch. 3-4 Research methods (Chapt 1 - pp. 28-31) Discussion post

Tues, Sept. 15

Lecture 3: Phys. & Cog. Development in Infants and Toddlers Textbook Ch 5. Reading 1(Morelli) Newborn practices, preparing for Interview 1/Project 1 Discussion post, Interview 1 thesis statement draft

Tues, Sept. 22

Lecture 4: Socioemotional Development in Infants and Toddlers Textbook Ch 6. Socioemotional development, attachment styles, Exam Review Discussion post, Project 1/Interview 1

Sept 29, 9am9pm

Lectures 1-4, Ch 1-6, Reading 1 Lecture 5: Cog. Development in Early & Middle Childhood Textbook Ch. 7, 9 no sections! Nothing due!

Tues, Oct. 6

Lecture 6: Socioemotional Dev. in Early & Middle Childhood Textbook Ch. 8, 10 Childhood in America Discussion post

Tues, Oct. 13

Lecture 7: Prosocial Development in Early & Middle Childhood Review Ch 7-10; Reading 2 (Warneken) Reading 2; Exam Review Discussion post

Oct 20, 9am-9pm

Lectures 5-7, Ch 7-10, Reading 2 Lecture 8: Adolescent Physiology, Cognition & Brain Textbook Ch. 11 no sections! Nothing due!

Tues, Oct 27

Lecture 9: Socio-Emotional Development in Adolescence Textbook Ch. 12 Teenage Brain Discussion post

Mon, Nov. 2

Lecture 10: Early adulthood Textbook Ch. 13-14; Reading 3 (Arnett) Emerging Adulthood; Reading 3, Exam Review Discussion post, Interview 2 if choosing it as Project 2

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Lectures 8-10, Ch 11-14, Reading 3

Listen Reading

Lecture 11: Physical Development in Middle & Late Adulthood Textbook Ch. 15, 17

NO Sections

no sections! Nothing due!

Week/Date

Activities

12 15-Nov

Listen Read Section Due

Key Dates

Content

Lecture 12: Cog & Socioemotional Dev. in Middle Adulthood Textbook Ch. 16; Reading 4 (Galambos) Happiness in Midlife & Old Age Nov 17, 6pm

Discussion post, Interview 3 if choosing it as Project 2

13 22-Nov

Thanksgiving Break No sections, no lectures, no readings, nothing due!

14 29-Nov

Listen Reading Section Due

Dec 1, 6pm

Lecture 13: Socioemotional Development in Late Adulthood Textbook Ch. 18 The aging brain Discussion post

EXAM 4

Dec 8, 9 am-9pm

Lectures 11-13, Ch 15-18, Reading 4

15 6-Dec

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