Hobart, Launceston
Introduction
This unit provides coverage of human development over the lifespan (infancy to old age) including cognitive and social-emotional domains of development. The major periods of development are examined, including infancy, childhood, adolescence and adulthood, emphasising predominant developmental aspects for different periods of development.
In the practical component, students engage in empirical investigation intended to deepen and extend their understanding of development and the changes in functioning and behaviour it entails. Investigations address discrete aspects of human development and a range of developmental periods, and include student participation and training in data coding and collection. Students also complete practical exercises that will enhance their knowledge of developmental issues.
Summary 2022
Unit name | Lifespan Developmental Psychology |
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Unit code | PSY302 |
Credit points | 12.5 |
Faculty/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Psychological Sciences |
Discipline | Psychology |
Coordinator | Assoc Prof Nenagh Kemp |
Available as student elective? | Yes |
Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Fees
Requisites
Prerequisites
KHA201 or PSY211
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
KHA220, KHA362, KHA200, KHA262, KHA250, KHA302
Teaching
Teaching Pattern | Lecture: 2 hours weekly Practical: 2 hours weekly |
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Assessment | Assessment Task 1: Examination, Written closed-book examination; short answer and essay questions, 2 hours: Weight 50% Assessment Task 2: Assignment, 1500 words: Weight 30% Assessment Task 3: Assignment, 900 words: Weight 20% |
Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
Required | None |
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