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Undergraduate MAQ-PSYX2235-2023
Developmental Psychology
Previously MAQ-PSYX235
Dive into the development of the human mind. Learn how the brain changes from pregnancy to childhood, and adolescence through to adulthood. Consider how development is influenced by genes, the physical environments and social relationships.
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Duration
18 weeks
Study method
100% Online
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Assessments
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Prior study
Required
Start dates
- 24 Jul 2023
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Subject details
On successful completion of this subject, you will be able to:
- Recall, recognise and describe key concepts of the major developmental theories
- Describe the processes of development from conception through pregnancy, childhood, adolescence and adulthood
- Apply developmental theories to various real-life scenarios to explain or predict observed human behaviour at different stages across the lifespan
- Collect, integrate and critically evaluate a body of developmental research literature on a specified developmental topic
- Clearly present a line of argument using a concise and clear academic writing style
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- UNIT INTRODUCTION AND EARLY DEVELOPMENT
- COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT
- SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT A
- SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT B
- ADULT DEVELOPMENT AND AGEING
Equivalent subjects
You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:
- MAQ-PSYX235-Developmental Psychology (No longer available)
You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:
one of- MAQ-PSYX1101-Introduction to Psychology I
- MAQ-PSYX104-Introduction to Psychology I (No longer available)
- MAQ-PSYX1104-Introduction to Psychology I (No longer available)
- MAQ-PSYX1102-Introduction to Psychology II
- MAQ-PSYX105-Introduction to Psychology II (No longer available)
- MAQ-PSYX1105-Introduction to Psychology II (No longer available)
Others
NCCW (pre-2020 units) PSYX235, PSY235 Pre-requisite (PSYC104 or PSYU1104 or PSYX104 or PSYX1104) and (PSYC105 or PSYU1105 or PSYX105 or PSYX1105) OR PSYX 1101 and PSYX1102 NCCW (2020 and onwards) PSYU2235 Developmental Psychology Admission to Bachelor of Psychology
Additional requirements
- Other requirements -
Students who have an Academic Standing of Suspension or Exclusion under Macquarie University's Academic Progression Policy are not permitted to enrol in OUA units offered by Macquarie University. Students with an Academic Standing of Suspension or Exclusion who have enrolled in units through OUA will be withdrawn.
This subject involves the study of how humans grow and change across the life span from conception until death. The unit consolidates and extends topics introduced in the developmental section of Introduction to Psychology. We explore developmental continuities and changes that are normative and common to most people, but also ways in which people differ from one another. In particular we focus on theories that seek to explain development and the extent to which development is influenced by genes, the physical environment, social relationships, and the context in which the individual lives. We survey major theories, research findings, and contemporary issues in physical, cognitive, social-emotional, and personality development across the life span. The tutorial sessions complement the lectures and focus on developmental research methodologies and practical applications of developmental theory.
- Online Quiz (10%)
- Literature review (1500 words) (40%)
- Invigilated examination (50%)
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Related degrees
Undergraduate MAQ-PSY-DEG-2023