| Unit name | Developmental Psychology |
|---|---|
| Unit code | PSYC11019 |
| Credit points | 10 |
| Level of study | C/4 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2C (weeks 13 - 18) |
| Unit director | Professor. Hood |
| Open unit status | Open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | School of Psychological Science |
| Faculty | Faculty of Life Sciences |
This unit provides an introduction to developmental psychology. It focuses on key stages of perceptual, cognitive and social development from a strong biological perspective.
On completion of the unit, you should be familiar with the major theoretical perspectives taken in developmental psychology as well as having a general understanding of the unique methodologies, and techniques, for studying young children. This unit should set the foundation for other aspects of psychology covered in other units.
This unit comprises of 16 x 50 minutes lectures, plus personal tutorial meetings with your tutor as arranged (for Honours students). Plus 1 unit overview session and a final session for the end of unit exam.
Coursework: 1x 1600 essay Examination: 9 March 2012
Final Grade:
based on 40% coursework and 60% examination
Schacter, D.l., Gilbert, D.T., Wegner, D.M & Hood, B. (2011). Psychology.Houndmills:Palgrave Macmillan.
