Unit name | Introduction to Developmental Psychology |
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Unit code | PSYC10008 |
Credit points | 10 |
Level of study | C/4 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2C (weeks 13 - 18) |
Unit director | Dr. Josie Briscoe |
Open unit status | Open |
Pre-requisites |
None |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | School of Psychological Science |
Faculty | Faculty of Life Sciences |
This unit provides an introduction to developmental psychology. It focuses on key stages of perceptual, cognitive and social development from a strong biological perspective.
On completion of the unit, you should be familiar with the major theoretical perspectives taken in developmental psychology as well as having a general understanding of the unique methodologies and techniques, for studying young children. Further to this, by the end of the unit you will have engaged with active research at the School of Experimental Psychology.
This unit comprises 12 x 50 minutes lectures, plus a 50 minute revision session for the end of unit examinations. Students will also participate in 2 hours’ worth of experiments at the School of Experimental Psychology.
Schacter, D.l., Gilbert, D.T., Wegner, D.M & Hood, B. (2011). Psychology. Houndmills: Palgrave MacMillan.