Warning! This unit contains mature content and may not be suitable for some students. Any student under the age of 16 who would like to enrol in this unit must first complete a Parental Consent Form.
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Duration
13 weeks
Study method
100% Online
Available loans
- HECS-HELP
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Assessments
Subjects may require attendance
Prior study
Required
Start dates
- 30 May 2022
- 28 Nov 2022
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19
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23
Subject details
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- Psychological theory and research into adolescence is investigated in terms of five domains
- Biological
- Cognitive
- Emotional
- Social
- Systemic
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:
- SWI-PSS220 (Not currently available)
You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:
one of- SWI-STA10003-Foundations of Statistics
- SWI-STA102 (Not currently available)
- SWI-PSY10008-Fundamentals of Psychology
- SWI-PSY10004-Psychology 101 (No longer available)
- SWI-PSS120 (Not currently available)
- SWI-PSY10007-Brain and Behaviour
- SWI-PSY10003-Psychology 100 (No longer available)
- SWI-PSS110 (Not currently available)
Additional requirements
- Other requirements -
Students are required to use REVEL for Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood: A Cultural Approach ‐‐ Access Card, 6th Edition
This subject provides students with an understanding of the processes of human growth and change during adolescence. Theories of development pertinent to adolescence are presented to students as well as issues around health, stress, coping and behavioural problems.
Please note: assessment values are indicative only, details will be advised at the start of the subject.
- Assignment (40%)
- Invigilated Exam (40%)
- Test — Online (20%)
Current study term: 28 Nov 21 to 27 Feb 22
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Next study term: 29 May 22 to 28 Aug 22
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