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PSY2231 Developmental Psychology
SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIAL SCIENCE
Credit Points: 15
Prerequisites:
PSY1101 Introduction to Psychology
 
Description:
This unit takes a lifespan perspective within contemporary developmental psychology and looks at related theories and models of growth. The unit looks at the course of human growth and development from conception to adolescence as well as growth and development through adulthood and old age to the end of the life cycle. Research strategies which have been developed to validate the theories of development will be discussed and students will participate in minor research exercises.

This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
G40Bachelor of Arts (Psychology - Addiction Studies)
E94Bachelor of Arts (Psychology - Children and Family Studies)
E39Bachelor of Arts (Psychology - Criminology)
G02Bachelor of Arts (Psychology - Women's Studies)
E95Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
M33Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)/Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
E37Bachelor of Science (Psychology)
MIPSYPsychology Minor
T01University Diploma in Psychological Studies
 
 
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website:
http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity

Last Updated - Higher Education: 18/11/2004