PSY4512

Contemporary issues in developmental psychology (6 points)

(EDU)

Leader: Associate Professor G Molloy

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2005 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2005 (OCL)
Singapore First semester 2005 (OCL)

Synopsis:

Objectives: On completion of this unit on human development across the lifespan students will be able to evaluate arguments pertaining to the nature-nurture issue; compare contrasted theories of physical, cognitive, emotional and personality development; critically examine influences contributing to reported sex differences in development, and identify some psychological components affecting interpersonal communication.

Assessment: 2 hour examination 40% + Two essays (I,500 - 2000 words each): 60%

Contact Hours: 2 hrs contact per week of lectures

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