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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.
This course will examine human development from conception to late adolescence, and will cover social, emotional, behavioural, neuropsychological, cognitive, and biological 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.
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 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 clinical psychology.
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attributes specified below:
Critically competent in a core academic discipline of their award
Students know and can critically evaluate and, where applicable, apply this knowledge to topics/issues within their majoring subject.
PSYC104, orPSYC105 and PSYC106
Seth Harty
Sigelman, Carol K. , Rider, Elizabeth A., De George-Walker, Linda; Life span human development ; 2nd Australian and New Zealand edition; Cengage Learning, 2015.
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Domestic fee $834.00
International fee $3,788.00
* 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 .