PSYC 105Children's Thinking
Cognition in children from infancy through adolescence. Basic and current research on children's understanding of the social and physical world. Focus on major theoretical perspectives: especially Piaget's constructivist approach and sociocultural approach.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 10 or PSYC 20 and PSYC 100. Enrollment is restricted to psychology and cognitive science majors and minors.
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 9:50am–11:25am | ClassroomUnit 001 | D. Menendez | Open 0/120 |
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 9:20am–10:25am | J Baskin Engr 152 | K. G. Silva | Wait List 101/100 |
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 3:20pm–4:55pm | Porter Acad 148 | D. Menendez | Closed 60/0 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 9:50am–11:25am | Steven Acad 150 | K. G. Silva | Closed 114/0 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Menendez | 4.7 / 5 | 2.3 / 5 | 87% | 14 |
| Denise Silva | 3.4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 45% | 43 |
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