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This course will examine human development from conception to late adolescence, and will cover neuropsychological, cognitive, biological, behavioural and socio-emotional development. Emphasis will be given to major theoretical influences that have shaped current thinking about child and adolescent development, as well as research methods and techniques that are used to study development. Key developmental issues will be considered in relation to both typical and atypical patterns of development.
The course will be presented by way of lectures, video clips, the textbook, and laboratory work.
By the end of this course, you should be able to: Interpret the major theoretical influences of developmental psychology and how these theories impact modern day thinking about child and adolescent development. Identify key challenges and techniques in some of the research processes employed when working with infants through to adolescents. Critically evaluate developmental research by applying skills such as critical thinking; and integrating and summarizing relevant literature. Discuss the multidimensional nature of development, particularly the important role that both biological and environmental factors play in shaping development and how these roles contribute to risk and resilience throughout an individual’s development. Explain a broad range of developmental concepts and issues that provide a solid foundation for the advancement the study of developmental and/or clinical psychology.
PSYC105 and PSYC106
Students must attend one activity from each section.
For further information see School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing Head of Department
Required course reading materials will be provided by the instructor.
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Domestic fee $942.00
International fee $4,988.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing .