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This document provides an extensive overview of PSYC302 (Infancy) Modules 5 and 6, focusing on cognitive, emotional, and social development during infancy and toddlerhood. Module 5 explores cognitive development, highlighting Piaget’s theory and the sensorimotor stage, including concepts such as object permanence, schemas, and the processes of adaptation through assimilation and accommodation. The notes delve into information processing theory, detailing memory development, attention in inf...

This document contains detailed lecture notes from PSYC302 (Infancy) Modules 3 and 4, offering a comprehensive look into the early stages of human development. Module 3 focuses on prenatal development, covering the germinal, embryonic, and fetal stages, and the factors influencing them. The notes delve into the impact of teratogens and prenatal risks on development and the importance of maternal health and prenatal care. The module also addresses the process of labor and delivery, potential b...

This document contains comprehensive lecture notes from PSYC302 (Infancy) Modules 1 and 2, providing an in-depth overview of foundational topics in the study of infancy. Module 1 introduces historical perspectives on infant development and discusses key infant development theories. It details various research methods in infancy, such as longitudinal studies, cross-sectional studies, and observational techniques, while emphasizing experimental designs and their ethical considerations. The module ...

This document is a detailed compilation of lecture notes from a Childhood and Adolescence class at UBC. It encompasses various topics related to developmental stages from infancy through adolescence, highlighting critical aspects such as cognitive development and emotional regulation. The notes explore socialization processes and delve into attachment theory and its implications for child development. Key discussions include the impact of different parenting styles and the progression of mora...

This document is a comprehensive collection of lecture notes from a Health Psychology class at UBC. It covers various topics such as behaviour change strategies and health promotion techniques, emphasizing the importance of stress management and effective coping mechanisms. The notes explore the psychological aspects of managing chronic illnesses and highlight the factors influencing patient adherence to treatment plans. Key concepts like psychological resilience and lifestyle interventions a...

Comprehensive notes of SOCI 320. Topics include Traditional families, Gender roles and parenting, Intimacy, Emotional work, Family life during pandemic, Challenges to the nuclear family, Indigenous families in a settler society, Single parent and blended families, Queer families, Social class and family difference, and Disability.

Comprehensive notes for PSYC 319. Topics include What is applied developmental psychology, Birth, Attachment, Parenting, Child care, Early care, Adoption, foster care, and institutionalization, Children & media, and Schooling.

Comprehensive notes for SOCI 415 (includes midterm notes). Topics include goals of research, building blocks of theory, Social exchange theory, Symbolic interactionism, Life course developmental framework (individual life span theory, family development theory, life course theory), and Family stress theory.

Comprehensive notes for UBC class FMST 314 with Dr. Silvia Bartolic. Topics include Need for relationships, Attachment theory, Independence theory, Rewards in relationships, Social exchanges, Equity theory, Commitment framework, Attraction, Similarity theory, Social cognition, Communication, Love, Relationship strains, Conflict, Conflict resolution, and Dissolution.

Comprehensive notes of UBC course PSYC306A. Notes include topics: Evolution and natural selection, Scientific method (mobbing in Gulls), Levels of analysis (birdsongs), Spatial learning, Development of behavior, Interactive theory of development and the Role of genes (honeybees), Developmental homeostasis, Nervous system and neural mechanisms (bats and moths), Histology/Immunofluorescence mRNA I protein detection in HC (gull chicks), Classification of bat ultrasounds, Adaption of prey (moths), C...