Advanced Developmental Psychology
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| PSGY2022 | Psychology | 2 | 10 | Spring UK |
- Code
- PSGY2022
- School
- Psychology
- Level
- 2
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
This module will examine current issues and topics in developmental psychology such as Ontology of mentalising: Development of theory of mind in children, Theories of Autism, Phylogeny: The mental world of Apes, Language acquisition, Mental health and development, Sensorimotor development and Reading and spelling development. It is aligned with the British Psychology Society curriculum for accreditation.
It aims to provide students with an understanding of the findings of, and theories derived from, experimental studies of human development and to encourage critical appraisal of models and experimental evidence and encourage high-quality written communication skills.
Lectures will be weekly with some flipped learning included – in other words, there will be material provided online that should be completed ahead of the lecture that will be engaged with during the lecture.
Target Students
Second year psychology, psychology and cognitive neuroscience students, Liberal Arts and Natural Science students (depending on pathway) and students on the joint honours Philosophy and Psychology programme (where appropriate). Also available to exchange students whose home school is Psychology (subject to school approval).
Classes
Content will be delivered via in-person lectures, and guided self-study. The course is supported by online materials and activities on Moodle.
Assessment
- 50% Coursework 1: Coursework - Applied Scenario
- 50% Exam 1 (1-hour): ExamSys - in person
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
To provide students with an understanding of the findings of, and theories derived from, experimental studies of human development.To encourage critical appraisal of models and experimental evidence. To encourage high-quality written communication skills.Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate a critical understanding of theories of developmental processes and how these may be applied in the real world.
Demonstrate an ability to apply developmental psychological theories to explain behavioural processes.
Demonstrate knowledge of, and ability to critique, research methods and paradigms that are used in the study of developmental processes.
Demonstrate an understanding of the use of empirical evidence and hypothesis testing in developing the disciplines of developmental psychology.
Demonstrate a knowledge of developmental psychology aligned to the British Psychological Society curriculum.
Demonstrate an ability to communicate psychological knowledge relating to developmental psychology to diverse audiences.