PSYC413-06W (U) Whole Year 2006 (University Campus)

Developmental Psychology

30 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 20 February 2006
End Date: Sunday, 12 November 2006
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 5 March 2006
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 3 September 2006

Description

This course will examine a number of key topics in child development from both proximal and evolutionary perspectives. Major topics covered may include evolutionary theory, behaviour genetics, attachment theory, theory of mind, sexual development, parent-child conflict, stress reactivity, play, peer relationships, and cognitive development.

The aim of this course is to provide students with an opportunity to develop an advanced understanding of child development research and theory and, in particular, its application to children at risk.  Course topics will include: models of child development; risk and resilience; an introduction to developmental neuropsychology and selected topics in paediatric psychology; ethical and practical issues when working with children and families, principles and methods of child assessment; and the evaluation and understanding of parenting and family issues.  As part of coursework, students will also gain knowledge and skills in the conduct of developmental and family assessments by undertaking a supervised, comprehensive child development study.  This course is designed for individuals who hope to pursue a professional or research career in the areas of developmental psychology, child health, and/or child clinical psychology.

PSYC207 Developmental Psychology or an equivalent course is recommended as preparation for Psyc 413.

Prerequisites

Subject to approval of the Head of Department.

Course Coordinator / Lecturer

Lianne Woodward

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
Mid Year Test 35%
Poster/seminar presentation 15%
Child Development Study 50%

Textbooks / Resources

No set text

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $1,047.00

* 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 .

All PSYC413 Occurrences

  • PSYC413-06W (U) Whole Year 2006 (University Campus)
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