PSYC318 Developmental Psychology

Development of human behaviour.

This paper is concerned with the development of human behaviour, with an emphasis on social and cognitive development from infancy to old age. Theories of development are introduced in the context of topics such as the emergence of a concept of self, attachment, theory of mind, peer relations, prosocial and antisocial behaviour and autism. We will examine the implications of research in development for applied questions such as the effects on children of television, parenting and childcare.

Paper title	Developmental Psychology
Paper code	PSYC318
Subject	Psychology
EFTS	0.1500
Points	18 points
Teaching period	First Semester
Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD)	$1,059.15
International Tuition Fees (NZD)	$4,627.65

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Prerequisite

PSYC 210 and PSYC 211 and PSYC 212

Schedule C

Arts and Music, Science

Eligibility

With departmental approval, a student who has achieved a grade of at least B+ in each of PSYC 210 and 212 may take no more than one of PSYC 313-328 concurrently with PSYC 211.

With departmental approval, a student who has achieved a grade of at least B+ in PSYC 211 may take no more than one of PSYC 313-328 concurrently with PSYC 210 and 212.

Contact

tedr@psy.otago.ac.nz

More information link

View more information on the Department of Psychology's website

Teaching staff

Professor Ted Ruffman

Paper Structure

The paper will cover:

• The emergence of the self-concept
• Attachment
• Theory of mind
• Peer relations
• Prosocial and antisocial behaviour
• Autism
• Applied developmental psychology
• Other life-span topics from conception to old age

Assessment: The final mark consists of 50% internal assessment (one mid-semester test and one essay at 25% each) and a final exam worth 50%.

Terms: A student who completes fewer than 50% of the assignments in a paper will not meet terms and may not sit the final examination in that paper.

Teaching Arrangements

One 1-hour lecture and one 2-hour lecture per week.

Textbooks

Required Reading:

• Low, J., & Jose, P. (Eds.) (2011). Lifespan development: New Zealand perspectives (2nd ed.).
• Peterson, Candida (2014). Looking forward through the lifespan: Developmental psychology (6th ed.).

Course materials will be available through Blackboard.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised

Communication, Critical thinking, Research.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.

Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the paper will develop knowledge of many aspects of development from conception through to old age, with particular emphasis on cognitive development and social understanding.

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Development of human behaviour.

This paper is concerned with the development of human behaviour, with an emphasis on social and cognitive development from infancy to old age. Theories of development are introduced in the context of topics such as the emergence of a concept of self, attachment, theory of mind, peer relations, prosocial and antisocial behaviour and autism. We will examine the implications of research in development for applied questions such as the effects on children of television, parenting and childcare.

Paper title	Developmental Psychology
Paper code	PSYC318
Subject	Psychology
EFTS	0.1500
Points	18 points
Teaching period	First Semester
Domestic Tuition Fees	Tuition Fees for 2020 have not yet been set
International Tuition Fees	Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.

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Prerequisite

PSYC 210 and PSYC 211 and PSYC 212

Schedule C

Arts and Music, Science

Eligibility

With departmental approval, a student who has achieved a grade of at least B+ in each of PSYC 210 and 212 may take no more than one of PSYC 313-328 concurrently with PSYC 211.

With departmental approval, a student who has achieved a grade of at least B+ in PSYC 211 may take no more than one of PSYC 313-328 concurrently with PSYC 210 and 212.

Contact

tedr@psy.otago.ac.nz

More information link

View more information on the Department of Psychology's website

Teaching staff

Professor Ted Ruffman

Paper Structure

The paper will cover:

• The emergence of the self-concept
• Attachment
• Theory of mind
• Peer relations
• Prosocial and antisocial behaviour
• Autism
• Applied developmental psychology
• Other life-span topics from conception to old age

Assessment: The final mark consists of 50% internal assessment (one mid-semester test and one essay at 25% each) and a final exam worth 50%.

Terms: A student who completes fewer than 50% of the assignments in a paper will not meet terms and may not sit the final examination in that paper.

Teaching Arrangements

One 1-hour lecture and one 2-hour lecture per week.

Textbooks

Required Reading:

• Low, J., & Jose, P. (Eds.) (2011). Lifespan development: New Zealand perspectives (2nd ed.).
• Peterson, Candida (2014). Looking forward through the lifespan: Developmental psychology (6th ed.).

Course materials will be available through Blackboard.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised

Communication, Critical thinking, Research.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.

Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the paper will develop knowledge of many aspects of development from conception through to old age, with particular emphasis on cognitive development and social understanding.

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