Developmental psychology
Dr Catherine Rodgers
6 points
* Two 1-hour lectures and one 2-hour laboratory per week
*
Second semester
* Gippsland/Distance
* Prerequisites: GAS1501 or
APY1010 or PSY1011 and GAS1502 or APY1020 or PSY1022
Objectives On the completion of this subject students will be able to describe changes in physical, cognitive and social behaviour across the lifespan; compare the differential impact of genetic and environmental influences on behaviour; compare qualitative versus quantitative and continuous versus discontinuous developmental changes; understand the specialised research methodologies employed in the study of developmental changes; demonstrate skills in critically evaluating published research, conducting research and report writing.
Synopsis This subject covers developmental aspects of human behaviour across the lifespan. A topical approach within a chronological framework is adopted. Specialised aspects of development such as biosocial; cognitive and psychosocial are explored within specific stages/phases such as the prenatal period, infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, old age, dying and death. Theoretical perspectives on the study of human development, and research methodologies employed in the field of study are compared and contrasted. Distance education students are required to attend one full day at weekend schools.
Assessment Assignments: 40%
* Examination: 60%
* A pass on the
examination is a requirement for successful completion of this subject
Prescribed texts
Gething L, Papalla D E and Olds S W Lifespan development: Second Australian edition McGraw-Hill, 1995
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