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. By the end of the unit, you will also have participated in and gained knowledge of a range of research experiments in 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.
Essential
Schacter, D., Gilbert, D., Wegner, D. & Hood, B. (2014). Psychology; Second European edition. Palgrave MacMillan; UK.
Suggestions for recommended and further reading will be made separately through Blackboard