PSYC 460 - Seminar in Attachment Across the Lifespan

3SS
Second Semester. Attachment theory is based on an ethological approach to understanding human behavior. It has been used to study the nature of parent-infant bonding, family influences on achievement in early and middle childhood, romantic relationships and marriage, and adults’ relationships with elderly parents. The goal of this seminar is to understand the theoretical roots and empirical research associated with this approach to studying development. Critiques of this approach and controversies about the nature and assessment of attachment will also be examined.

Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: PSYC 100, PSYC 200, PSYC 216, and consent of the instructor.
[Next Offered 2007-2008]

Credits: 3 hours