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Psychology of Adolescence

Undergraduate | SWI-PSY20003 | 2022

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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.

Study method
100% online
Assessments
Subject may require attendance
Entry requirements
Prior study needed
Duration
13 weeks

HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP available

Psychology of Adolescence

About this subject

  • 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.

Entry requirements

Prior study

You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:

one of

and one of

  • SWI-PSY10004 (Not currently available)

  • SWI-PSS120 (Not currently available)

  • SWI-PSY10008-Fundamentals of Psychology (no longer available)

and one of

  • SWI-PSY10003 (Not currently available)

  • SWI-PSS110 (Not currently available)

  • SWI-PSY10007-Brain and Behaviour (no longer available)

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)

Additional requirements

  • Other requirements -

    Students are required to use REVEL for Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood: A Cultural Approach ‐‐ Access Card, 6th Edition

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.

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