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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.
Course content will draw on New Zealand and international research, as well as video, laboratory, internet and other resources.PSYC207 is recommended preparation for PSYC335 Abnormal Psychology and also for the postgraduate Clinical Psychology Programme.
Assist students to develop a broad understanding of the major theoretical influences that have influenced contemporary thinking about child and adolescent development. Develop an appreciation of the research process when working with children and adolescents, and begin to develop skills in the critical evaluation of developmental research.Help students understand the multidimensional and time-dynamic nature of development, as well as the important role that both biological and environmental factors play in shaping development, contributing to risk and resilience.Introduce students to a broad range of developmental concepts and issues that will provide them with a sound foundation for advanced study in the areas of developmental and/or child clinical psychology.
PSYC104, orPSYC105 and PSYC106
Jacki Henderson
John W Santrock; Life Span Development: Australia/New Zealand ; McGraw-Hill Education (Aust) Pty Ltd, 2014 (Please note: This text available as an E-copy only as the Publisher is no longer printing hard copies).
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Domestic fee $817.00
International fee $3,525.00
* 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.
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