Overview
This unit explores cognitive and behavioural development across the lifespan, including both typical and atypical development. Students will be introduced to the basic principles of development across infancy, childhood, adolescence and adulthood, such as critical periods for skill development and the link between early and later development. Factors influencing development … For more content click the Read More button below.
Offerings
S1-01-CLAYTON-DE
S1-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS
S1-01-MALAYSIA-ON-CAMPUS
Requisites
Corequisite
Prerequisite
Rules
Enrolment Rule
Contacts
Chief Examiner(s)
Miss Carrie Ewin
Unit Coordinator(s)
Mr Jake Hoskin
Dr Soon Li Lee
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.
Describe the contribution of certain factors to development across the lifespan, such as genetic, biological, neurological, cognitive and environmental factors.
2.
Evaluate theories of development.
3.
Describe the different methodologies for studying development and discuss strengths and limitations of these methods for addressing questions about development.
4.
Apply knowledge of development across the lifespan through in-depth study of specific topic areas such as neurodevelopmental disorders.
5.
Apply quantitative methods to evaluate research hypotheses in Developmental Psychology.
Teaching approach
Active learning
Assessment
1 - Developmental Report (1,000 words)
2 - Research report (1,500 words)
3 - Quantitative Evaluation Exercises (3 x 30 mins Moodle test) (10% x 3)
4 - End of Semester Assessment (SAQs-1,000 words, open book take home assessment-12 hours)
Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities
Lectures
Seminars
Tutorials
Workload requirements
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Learning resources
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Other unit costs
Costs are indicative and subject to change.
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Recommended: webcam and microphone (available with a smartphone)
Availability in areas of study
Psychology
Psychological science
Psychological science