Developmental Psychology

Cod y Modiwl: PS34420
Teitl y Modiwl: Developmental Psychology
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2026/2027
Semester: Semester 2
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Mr David Dalley
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu: Dr Caitlin Baker; Dr Hanna Binks; Dr Saffron Passam; Miss Alexandra Brookes; Dr Catherine O'Hanlon; Dr Ioana Mihai

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad	Manylion Asesiad	Cyfran
Asesiad Semester	Group Presentation: 15 Minutes	50%
Arholiad Semester	Exam: 2 Awr	50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Individual Presentation: 15 Minutes	50%
Arholiad Ailsefyll	Exam: 2 Awr	50%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

Develop advanced understanding of developmental milestones from infancy through to late childhood.
Demonstrate an understanding and ability to critically evaluate developmental theories in adolescence and adulthood.
Communicate developmental research to lay audiences.
Identify methods of research suitable to answer empirical questions at different stages of development.
Demonstrate an understanding of different methodologies.

Disgrifiad cryno

This module will provide students with an overview of core developmental topics, and provide a lifespan perspective on human development, covering from birth to older age.

Nod

The psychology of individual differences and how we develop as individuals across the lifespan are key elements in an understanding of human psychology The delivery of both subjects at honours level is a core requirement of both the British Psychological Society and the QAA Benchmark for Psychology.

Cynnwys

This module will cover different theoretical perspectives and methods in the field of developmental psychology, these topics include and are not limited to:
Developmental trajectories and key developmental milestones from birth to older age.
Language acquisition and development
Cognitive Development
Social Relationships
Personality and Intelligence
Attachment
Individual differences

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu	Development of skills related to communicating research to lay audiences.
Datrys Problemau	Students will be required identify methods of research suitable for individuals at different stages of development, from birth to adulthood, as well as among typically developing children and those with developmental disorders such as Autism.
Gwaith Tim	Students will work in groups on their assignment.
Sgiliau pwnc penodol	Understanding human development and how this enables us to develop into independent individuals capable of interacting with the world in a morally and ethically viable manner.
Sgiliau ymchwil	Students are required to develop analytical skills in evaluating the methods used to study human cognitive development, which are sometimes flawed, and have changed significantly over time.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth	Good use of word processing, database, search engine (Web of Science; PsychArticles) will be required and reference management programmes recommended. Students will be expected to use digital sources and enhance their learning experiences by undertaking their own work and to exercise their own initiative, including searching for sources etc.

Nodau

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