PSY202 Developmental Psychology (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Psychology (PSYCH)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject examines human development across the entire life-span. Descriptions, explanations, and predictions of developmental stages and changes are covered through an investigation of major theories and research findings. Practical implications and applications of this material are also considered, along with some topical current issues.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Bathurst |
| Internal | Wagga Wagga |
| Distance | Bathurst |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: PSY202
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Assumed Knowledge:
Enrolment restrictions:
Not available to students who have completed PSY113 and PSY216
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to demonstrate a familiarity with research methods and analyses of data commonly used in the study of developmental psychology
- be able to demonstrate an understanding that human development across the life-span results from an interaction of changes in biological, cognitive, and social processes
- be able to demonstrate a familiarity with major theories of developmental psychology
- be able to demonstrate a knowledge of key research findings within developmental psychology
- be able to demonstrate an ability to evaluate critically theories and research findings in developmental psychology
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- Overview of the study of human development, including historical changes - Research methods applicable to the study of life-span development - Overview of major theories of psychological development - The influence on human development of genetics, heredity, and the environment - Major aspects of physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.