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This course is designed to provide an introduction to the major theoretical frameworks and the methodologies of contemporary developmental psychology. The course will explore a number of the substantive questions that guide current research and will focus on development from infancy through to adolescence.
This course will examine a range of contemporary issues relating to children’s neuropsychological, cognitive, biological, behavioural and socio-emotional development from conception to late adolescence. Emphasis is given to major theoretical influences that have shaped current thinking about children’s development, as well as research methods and techniques used to study children over the life course. Key developmental issues will be considered in relation to both typical and atypical patterns of child 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 PSYC459 Advanced Topics in Developmental Psychology and also for the postgraduate Clinical Psychology Programme.
PSYC104, orPSYC105 and PSYC106
Fran Vertue
Robert V. Kail; Children and their development ; 5th Ed; Prentice Hall, 2010.
O'Shea, Robert P., Moss, Simon A., & McKenzie, Wendy A;; Writing for Psychology ; 5th Ed; Thomson, 2007.
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Domestic fee $917.00
International fee $4,124.00
* 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 Psychology .