Child and adolescent development
Second semester * Clayton
This subject is designed for students who have not previously studied developmental psychology in depth. The subject outlines important aspects of human development from birth to adolescence. Lectures cover major areas of development including motor, physical and perceptual development; cognitive, moral and emotional development. Socialisation processes both within and outside the family will also be discussed.
Assessment
Major essay * Short answer test
Recommended text
Mussen P M and others Child development and personality 7th edn, Harper and Row, 1990