Developmental Psychology
Credit points
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Prerequisites
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)
Overview
The aim of this unit is to enhance students' understanding of human psychological development across the lifespan and within a cultural context. This includes a study of perspectives and research relating to physical, cognitive, social and emotional development from conception to late adulthood. Cultural influences will be applied to the study of all aspects of development, and at all life stages.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- Contextualise psychological perspectives of developmental issues and interventions;
- Critically reflect upon and appraise issues related to cultural influences on development, including for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals;
- Evaluate and integrate key features of physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development across the lifespan; and
- Critique major developmental theories and research.
Assessment
For Melbourne campuses
Assessment type: Case Study | Grade: 25%
Assessment of a community issue using developmental psychology (800 words)
Assessment type: Test | Grade: 15%
Test on content covered in first half of unit (1hr)
Assessment type: Essay | Grade: 45%
Essay on current developmental psychology issue (1500 words)
Assessment type: Test | Grade: 15%
Test on content covered in second half of unit (1hr)
Required reading
Human development: A cultural approach.
Arnett, J.J., Chapin, L., Brownlow, C., & Machin, T. (2023). | Melbourne/ Pearson Australia
As part of a course
This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):