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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY
COURSE CODE: "PS 325 H"
COURSE NAME: "Adolescent Psychology - HONORS (This course carries 4 semester hours of credits. A minimum CUM GPA of 3.5 is required)"
SEMESTER & YEAR:
Spring 2022
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SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR:
Domenico Scaringi
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS:
TTH 8:30-9:45 AM
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS:
45
CREDITS:
3
PREREQUISITES:
Prerequisite: PS 320 or permission of instructor
OFFICE HOURS:
By appointment
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course examines how individual differences and environmental circumstances influence psychological and life outcomes in adolescence. Focusing on the biological, cognitive, and social changes experienced as individuals move from early to late adolescence, the course explores how the social contexts of family, peers, and schools affect the developmental processes. Students will also analyze other factors which influence adolescent psychology, such as culture, biology, cognitive development and sexuality, and discuss individual and environmental factors causing development to go awry in cases of substance abuse, conduct disorders/delinquency, and eating disorders.
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SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
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Topic
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Readings
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Week 1
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Introduction. Biological Transitions in Adolescence
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Chapter 1
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Week 2
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Cognitive Transitions in Adolescence
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Chapter 2
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Week 3
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Social Transitions in Adolescence
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Chapter 3
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Week 4
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Family Context
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Chapters 4
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Week 5
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Peer Group Context
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Chapter 5
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Week 6
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Work, Leisure and the Media
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Chapter 7
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Week 7
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Review and
MIDTERM 1
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Review
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Ch. 1-7
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Week 8
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Identity
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Chapters 8
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Week 9
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Autonomy
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Chapter 9
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Week 10
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Intimacy and Sexuality
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Chapters 10 and 11
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Week 11
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Achievement
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Chapter 12
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Week 12
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Psychological Problems in Adolescence
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Chapter 13
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Week 13
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Review and
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MIDTERM 2
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Ch. 8-13
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Week 14
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Group presentations
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Finals week Reflection paper + Project report
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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
After attending this course, students should be able to describe and discuss major theories of adolescent development, as well as the experimental methodology adopted in the field. Students should also be able to critically think adolescent risks, problems, and opportunities. Moreover, students should be able to discuss how empirical findings impact policy and society.
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TEXTBOOK:
Book Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN number | Library Call Number | Comments | Format | Local Bookstore | Online Purchase |
On Adolescence | Margot Waddell | Routledge | 9781782205265 | | | | | |
Adolescence 12th Edition | Laurence Steinberg | McGraw-Hill | 9781260058895 | | Adolescence
12th Edition
By Laurence Steinberg
ISBN10: 1260058891
ISBN13: 9781260058895
Copyright: 2020
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REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
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GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Assignment | Guidelines | Weight |
Midterm 1 |
based on short-answer or multiple choices questions and it will cover approximately 1/2 of the course material | 40 points |
Midterm 2 | based on short-answer or multiple choices questions and it will cover approximately 1/2 of the course material | 40 points |
Presentation | Each student will have to present to the class. Presentations will analyze a topic of interest. Details will be provided during the first week of the class | 30 Points |
Reflection Paper | 1000 words essay. Details about the essay will be discussed on the first day of class. | 40 points |
In class activity | During the course time will be allocated to group discussion and reflection on the topics thought in class. You might be asked to contribute and provide an input to the class. | 30 Points |
-ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
AWork of this quality directly addresses the question or problem raised and provides a coherent argument displaying an extensive knowledge of relevant information or content. This type of work demonstrates the ability to critically evaluate concepts and theory and has an element of novelty and originality. There is clear evidence of a significant amount of reading beyond that required for the course. BThis is highly competent level of performance and directly addresses the question or problem raised.There is a demonstration of some ability to critically evaluatetheory and concepts and relate them to practice. Discussions reflect the student’s own arguments and are not simply a repetition of standard lecture andreference material. The work does not suffer from any major errors or omissions and provides evidence of reading beyond the required assignments. CThis is an acceptable level of performance and provides answers that are clear but limited, reflecting the information offered in the lectures and reference readings. DThis level of performances demonstrates that the student lacks a coherent grasp of the material.Important information is omitted and irrelevant points included.In effect, the student has barely done enough to persuade the instructor that s/he should not fail. FThis work fails to show any knowledge or understanding of the issues raised in the question. Most of the material in the answer is irrelevant.
-ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS AND EXAMINATION POLICY
You cannot make-up a major exam (midterm or final) without the permission of the Dean’s Office. The Dean’s Office will grant such permission only when the absence was caused by a serious impediment, such as a documented illness, hospitalization or death in the immediate family (in which you must attend the funeral) or other situations of similar gravity. Absences due to other meaningful conflicts, such as job interviews, family celebrations, travel difficulties, student misunderstandings or personal convenience, will not be excused. Students who will be absent from a major exam must notify the Dean’s Office prior to that exam. Absences from class due to the observance of a religious holiday will normally be excused. Individual students who will have to miss class to observe a religious holiday should notify the instructor by the end of the Add/Drop period to make prior arrangements for making up any work that will be missed.
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ACADEMIC HONESTY
As stated in the university catalog, any student who commits an act of academic
dishonesty will receive a failing grade on the work in which the dishonesty occurred.
In addition, acts of academic dishonesty, irrespective of the weight of the assignment,
may result in the student receiving a failing grade in the course. Instances of
academic dishonesty will be reported to the Dean of Academic Affairs. A student
who is reported twice for academic dishonesty is subject to summary dismissal from
the University. In such a case, the Academic Council will then make a recommendation
to the President, who will make the final decision.
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STUDENTS WITH LEARNING OR OTHER DISABILITIES
John Cabot University does not discriminate on the basis of disability or handicap.
Students with approved accommodations must inform their professors at the beginning
of the term. Please see the website for the complete policy.
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SCHEDULE
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Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30am to 9:45am
Week
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Topic
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Readings
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Week 1
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Introduction. Biological Transitions in Adolescence
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Chapter 1
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Week 2
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Cognitive Transitions in Adolescence
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Chapter 2
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Week 3
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Social Transitions in Adolescence
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Chapter 3
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Week 4
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Family Context
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Chapters 4
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Week 5
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Peer Group Context
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Chapter 5
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Week 6
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Work, Leisure and the Media
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Chapter 7
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Week 7
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Review and
MIDTERM 1
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Review
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Ch. 1-7
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Week 8
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Identity
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Chapters 8
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Week 9
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Autonomy
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Chapter 9
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Week 10
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Intimacy and Sexuality
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Chapters 10 and 11
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Week 11
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Achievement
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Chapter 12
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Week 12
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Psychological Problems in Adolescence
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Chapter 13
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Week 13
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Review and
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MIDTERM 2
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Ch. 8-13
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Week 14
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Group presentations
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Finals week Reflection paper + Project report
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