EDF5505

Contemporary issues in the psychology of individual change (6 points)

(EDU)

Leader: Dr T Bowles

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2003 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2003 (OCL)
Clayton First semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2004 (OCL)

Synopsis: This unit will cover key issues in psychological development across the human lifespan. It aims to increase students' knowledge and understanding of human development and its content will reflect the view that human behaviour, throughout life, is multiply determined by the interaction of both environmental and constitutional influences. For instance, family atmosphere, socioeconomic status, schooling, temperament and cognitive and physical attributes, Deviations from so-called normal development in cognitive, social, emotional and interpersonal domains will be examined with the aim of identifying learning or intervention strategies for maximising human potential and well-being

Assessment: Semi-structured Interview. Students are to interview a colleague or friend about a high impact positive change that has occurred in their life" 30% (1000 words) + A self change program: 40% (2000 words) + Evaluation of questionnaire or tool to measure change related factors - or - Evaluation of a journal article describing change : 30%, (1000 words).

Contact Hours: 2 hours

Prerequisites: Completion of an Australian Psychological Society (APS)-accredited major sequence in psychology