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Undergraduate SWI-PSY20003-2021

Psychology of Adolescence

Study the physical, cognitive and emotional changes adolescents experience when they grow from children into teenagers. Observe adolescent behaviour, and see how school, family and friends influence their development. Explore gender and sexuality.

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$3,088 $3,338

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Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% Online

Available loans

HECS-HELP
FEE-HELP

Assessments

Subjects may require attendance

Prior study

Required

Study terms

31 May 2021
29 Nov 2021

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2021

Subject details

What you'll learn

Students who successfully complete this subject will be able to:

Compare and contrast the main theories of adolescence;
Identify important psychological processes in adolescence;
Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of there search literature relevant to adolescent development and be able to critically evaluate this research.

Topics covered

- Psychological theory and research into adolescence is investigated in terms of five domains
- Biological
- Cognitive
- Emotional
- Social
- Systemic

Entry requirements

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)

and one of

SWI-PSY10008-Fundamentals of Psychology
SWI-PSY10004-Psychology 101 (No longer available)
SWI-PSS120 (Not currently available)

and one of

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

Description

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.

Assessments

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%)

Textbooks

Current study term: 30 May 21 to 29 Aug 21

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Next study term: 28 Nov 21 to 27 Feb 22

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