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Developmental Psychology
Undergraduate | MAQ-PSYX2235 | 2020
Previously MAQ-PSYX235
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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.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- Subject may require attendance
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 18 weeks
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Developmental Psychology
About this subject
At the completion of this subject, students 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
- UNIT INTRODUCTION AND EARLY DEVELOPMENT
- COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT
- SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT A
- SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT B
- ADULT DEVELOPMENT AND AGEING
This unit 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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Entry requirements
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.
Prior study
You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:
MAQ-PSYX104-Introduction to Psychology I (no longer available)
and one of
MAQ-PSYX105-Introduction to Psychology II (no longer available)
- MAQ-PSYX1105-Introduction to Psychology II
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)
Additional requirements
- Other requirements -
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Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
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