Unit details
Prerequisites
APP1012 - Psychology 1A
APP1013 - Psychology 1B
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Learning Outcomes
1. | Contextualise psychological perspectives of developmental issues and interventions; | ||
2. | Critically reflect upon and discuss issues related to the cultural influences on development; | ||
3. | Articulate key features of physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development across the lifespan; and | ||
4. | Critique major developmental theories and research. |
Assessment
Assessment type | Description | Grade |
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Case Study | Assessment of a community issue using developmental psychology (800 words) | 30% |
Test | Test on content covered in first half of unit (40 mins) | 10% |
Essay | Essay on current developmental psychology issue (1500 words) | 50% |
Test | Test on content covered in second half of unit (1 hour) | 10% |
Required reading
Human development: A cultural development. (1st Australian and New Zealand Edition).
Arnett, J.J., Chapin, L., & Brownlow, C., (2018).
Melbourne/ Pearson Australia
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