Lifespan Developmental Psychology unit (PSY302)

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

Unit name	Lifespan Developmental Psychology
Unit code	PSY302
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health School of Psychological Sciences
Discipline	Psychology
Coordinator	Associate Professor Nenagh Kemp
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Advanced

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Critically analyse and interpret major concepts, theories, and research evidence related to changes across the lifespan and across cultural settings.
• Apply knowledge of physical, cognitive, social and emotional lifespan development to code and interpret naturalistic data and behaviours.
• Interpret the information needs of diverse audiences and communicate theoretical concepts in tailored formats to address real-world situations

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

PSY211 - Research Skills in Psychology

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

KHA220 AND KHA362 AND KHA200 AND KHA262 AND KHA250|KHA302

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Online Lecture Modules: 2 hours weekly On Campus Practical: 2 hours weekly or Online Practical Modules Independent Learning - 6 hrs weekly of self-directed study
Assessment	Data coding (4%)|Quizzes x 2 (6%)|Assignment (20%)|Research report (30%)|Written examination (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required

You will need the following text: White, F.A., Hayes, B.K., & Livesey, D.J. (2016). Developmental Psychology: From infancy to adulthood. (Fourth edition). Frenchs Forest, Australia: Pearson Education. It is important that you have ongoing access to this textbook, either online or as a hard copy. A hard copy will be available for a limited loan period from the University of Tasmania Library reserve collection. However, you are encouraged to buy or access a personal copy so that you can keep up with the weekly readings. The same textbook was used for this unit in recent years, and second-hand copies are often available. You can buy the textbook via the link provided on the UTAS Course and Unit Handbook page for this unit.

Recommended

American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed). Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association. This manual will be available via the University of Tasmania reserve collection.

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