PSY2071 Developmental psychology
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
PSY2071 Developmental psychology is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia. It needs PSY1022 and PSY1011.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before PSY2071
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
After PSY2071
No unit lists PSY2071 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prohibitions: PSY2031, PSY2051
Overview
This unit explores cognitive and behavioural development across the lifespan, including both typical and atypical development. Students will be introduced to the basic principles of development across infancy, childhood, adolescence and adulthood, such as critical periods for skill development and the link between early and later development. Factors influencing development will be examined within the framework of major theories of development to understand the contribution of genetic, biological, neurological, cognitive and environmental factors. The integration of a quantitative methods module into this unit will provide students with an understanding of, and practical experience with, the application of statistical analysis techniques used to address research questions in Developmental Psychology.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | De |
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Developmental Report (1,000 words)20%
- Research report (1,500 words)25%
- Quantitative Evaluation Exercises (3 x 30 mins Moodle test) (10% x 3)30%
- End of Semester Assessment (SAQs-1,000 words, open book take home assessment-12 hours)25%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Describe the contribution of certain factors to development across the lifespan, such as genetic, biological, neurological, cognitive and environmental factors.
- 2
Evaluate theories of development.
- 3
Describe the different methodologies for studying development and discuss strengths and limitations of these methods for addressing questions about development.
- 4
Apply knowledge of development across the lifespan through in-depth study of specific topic areas such as neurodevelopmental disorders.
- 5
Apply quantitative methods to evaluate research hypotheses in Developmental Psychology.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures24 hours
- Seminars6 hours
- Tutorials12 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Seminar attendance: 6 hours total
Tutorial attendance: 2 hours per fortnight
Preparation: 8 hours background reading/preparation for lectures, seminars, tutorials, and assessment tasks per week.
Attendance at tutorials is recommended in order to successfully complete in-class activities and related assessment tasks.
For full details of the teaching approach to this unit, please refer to Moodle.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Where it fits
PSY2071 is part of 4 areas of study in the 2021 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Soon Li Lee
- Mr Jake Hoskin
- Chief Examiners
- Miss Carrie Ewin
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PSY2071?
You need PSY1022 and PSY1011 before you enrol; and PSY2061 before or alongside it. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is PSY2071 offered?
In 2021, PSY2071 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia.
Does PSY2071 have an exam?
No. PSY2071 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include PSY2071?
PSY2071 is part of Behavioural commerce and Psychology.