Overview

This topic builds on the coverage study of the human development from material in first and second year. It illustrates the application of psychological methods to the understanding of lifespan human development by focusing on specific issues in developmental psychology, including sensitivity to cross-cultural patterns and within-country, subgroup-specific patterns (e.g. … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

This topic aims to provide students an advanced understanding of selected topics in Lifespan development, from childhood to late adulthood. It will require the development of cross-cultral awareness and an appreciation of individual differences, and cultural influences on change in behaviour over time.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Analyse how psychological processes vary across cultures to better understand diverse individuals and groups
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Evaluate key theories, methods, and findings in lifespan developmental psychology
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Critically evaluate a developmental research project and develop ideas for enhancing research approaches
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Demonstrate discipline-based writing skills for psychology
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Demonstrate knowledge of the self-regulatory strategies that people use to maximise their developmental potential across the lifespan

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Assumed knowledge

Introductory psychology, basic human development, basic statistics and research methods.