Overview
This unit goes beyond giving a deeper understanding of the cognitive and behavioural functioning of healthy and clinical populations across the lifespan. You will build an understanding of the links between early and later development and why there is variability in development across individuals. The importance of considering cultural factors … For more content click the Read More button below.
Offerings
S1-01-CLAYTON-DE
S1-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS
S1-01-MALAYSIA-ON-CAMPUS
Rules
Enrolment Rule
Contacts
Chief Examiner(s)
Dr Megan Spencer-Smith
Unit Coordinator(s)
Dr Soon Li Lee
Mr Jake Hoskin
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.
Apply psychological knowledge of human development across the lifespan to clinical, research and industry contexts.
2.
Analyse the contribution of biological, environmental, cognitive and behavioural factors to development in order to understand an individual's functioning.
3.
Evaluate developmental science research to understand functioning of populations.
4.
Discuss cultural factors to consider in selecting appropriate assessment and intervention tools for use in a clinical, research or industry context.
5.
Communicate effectively to the general public, clinical, research and industry stakeholders.
Teaching approach
Active learning
Assessment
1 - Media release and reflections (500 words each)
2 - Developmental psychology assessment report (1,000 words)
3 - Briefing to a stakeholder on developmental science tools (1,000 words)
Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities
Lectures
Tutorials
Workload requirements
Workload
Learning resources
Required resources
Other unit costs
Costs are indicative and subject to change.
Electronics, calculators, tools:
Recommended: webcam and microphone (available with a smartphone)
Availability in areas of study
Psychology
Psychological science
Psychological science