Developmental Psychology

Course aim

To develop an understanding of the main theories and concepts in lifespan developmental psychology and to apply this to develop solutions to contemporary psychosocial developmental problems.

Course content

Developmental theories, principles and characteristics of individuals across the major developmental periods - prenatal, infancy and childhood, adolescence, and adulthood; theories and issues in lifespan development; lifespan changes in the key developmental domains – physical, cognitive, social and emotional; cultural and ethical issues.

Textbook(s)

Sigelman, CK, Rider, EA, and De George-Walker, L 2013, Life Span Human Development: Australian and New Zealand Edition, 1st Aust & NZ edition, Cengage Learning, South Melbourne, Australia

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
BEHL 1004	Psychology 1B
BEHL 1003	Psychology 1A

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Practical	1 hour x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Case study, Examination

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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