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NSG1622

Applied psychology II

Course code: 0727

Ms M Safron

3 points * 3 hours per week * Second semester * Peninsula

Objectives On completion of this unit students are expected to understand the psychosocial factors related to physical, social and cognitive growth; explain the concepts of life span development; define the psychological importance of significant life stages and events.

Synopsis Social psychology and nursing; developmental psychology; theories of personality; lifespan developmental issues; psychosocial issues in each phase of the life span; death and dying. The subject is taught by lectures and workshops.

Assessment Examination (90 mins): 60% * Workshop presentations: 40%

Prescribed texts

Berger K S The developing person through the lifespan 3rd edn, Worth, 1994


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