Developmental psychology
Dr Catherine Rodgers
6 points * Second semester * Two 1-hour lectures and one 2-hour laboratory per week * Gippsland/Distance * Prerequisites: GAS1501 and GAS1502
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 life span. 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 the 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% * Examinations: 60% * A pass on the examination is a requirement for successful completion of the subject.
Prescribed texts
Gething L, Papalia D E and Olds S V Lifespan development 2nd Australian edn, McGraw -Hill, 1995
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