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PED221Health Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Developmental Psychology

This course explores the principles of developmental psychology, covering key concepts from conception through adulthood. It examines major theories, including psychosexual, psychosocial, and cognitive development, and their impact on human behavior. The course also investigates biological and environmental influences, research methods, and developmental tasks across the lifespan. It aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of human growth and development.

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150h
Study Time
13
Weeks
12h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Developmental PsychologyHuman DevelopmentChild DevelopmentAdolescenceLifespan

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Developmental Psychology

2

Theories of Development

3

Prenatal Development

4

Neonatal Development

5

Childhood Development

6

Adolescence

7

Adulthood

Total Topics7 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

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Counselor

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Psychologist

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Industry Applications

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EducationSocial ServicesHealthcareChild DevelopmentMental Health

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: BASIC CONCEPTS AND NATURE OF DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

7h

Unit 1: Development Psychology as a Branch of Psychology

4 study hours
  • •Define developmental psychology and its objectives.
  • •Distinguish between growth and development.
  • •Describe the roles of maturation and learning.

Unit 2: Basic Principles of Growth and Development in Human Behaviour

3 study hours
  • •Explain the cephalocaudal and proximodistal laws.
  • •Describe the principles of development.
  • •Identify factors influencing growth and development.
Week
2

Module 1: BASIC CONCEPTS AND NATURE OF DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

7h

Unit 3: Biological Basis of Human Development

4 study hours
  • •Define heredity and environment.
  • •Describe the nature-nurture controversy.
  • •Explain chromosomal abnormalities.

Unit 4: Scientific Methods in Developmental Psychology

3 study hours
  • •Identify and discuss scientific methods of studying developmental psychology.
  • •Explain the applications of these methods.
Week
3

Module 2: MAJOR THEORIES OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

5h

Unit 1: Sigmund Freudian Theory of Psycho-sexual Development

5 study hours
  • •Identify and describe the stages of psychosexual development.
  • •Explain Freudian theory of personality structures.
  • •List and explain ego defense mechanisms.
Week
4

Module 2: MAJOR THEORIES OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

5h

Unit 2: Behaviouristic Learning Theories of Human Development

5 study hours
  • •Identify major learning theories of human development.
  • •Describe operant and classical conditioning.
  • •Outline similarities and differences.
Week
5

Module 2: MAJOR THEORIES OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

5h

Unit 3: Psychosocial Theory of Erick Erikson

5 study hours
  • •Identify and describe stages of Erikson's theory.
  • •Compare Freudian and Erikson's theories.
Week
6

Module 2: MAJOR THEORIES OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

5h

Unit 4: Cognitive Theory of Human Development. The Cognitive Development View

5 study hours
  • •Explain concepts in Piaget's cognitive stages.
  • •Describe Piagetian stages of human development.
Week
7

Module 3: PHASES/STAGE OF HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT (THE LIFE SPAN)

5h

Unit 1: Prenatal Development

5 study hours
  • •Discuss biological aspects of human development.
  • •Describe stages of prenatal development.
  • •Identify factors affecting prenatal development.
Week
8

Module 3: PHASES/STAGE OF HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT (THE LIFE SPAN)

5h

Unit 2: Neonatal Development

5 study hours
  • •Define neonate development/infancy.
  • •Describe physical and motor development.
  • •Identify characteristics of infancy.
Week
9

Module 3: PHASES/STAGE OF HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT (THE LIFE SPAN)

5h

Unit 3: The Concept and Nature of Childhood Development

5 study hours
  • •Explain the concept of childhood.
  • •Describe physical, perceptual, language, mental, social, and emotional development of early childhood.
  • •List and explain developmental tasks of infancy and early childhood stage.
Week
10

Module 3: PHASES/STAGE OF HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT (THE LIFE SPAN)

5h

Unit 4: Adolescence Stage

5 study hours
  • •Define adolescence.
  • •Outline needs of adolescents.
  • •Identify themes associated with adolescence.
  • •List and explain developmental tasks.
  • •State and explain problems of this stage.
Week
11

Module 3: PHASES/STAGE OF HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT (THE LIFE SPAN)

5h

Unit 5: Adulthood Development

5 study hours
  • •Define subdivisions of adulthood.
  • •Identify characteristics of each subdivision.
  • •State developmental tasks.
  • •Describe physical, physiological, and psychological changes.
Week
12

Module 1: BASIC CONCEPTS AND NATURE OF DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

6h

Review of Module 1

6 study hours
  • •Review key concepts from Module 1.
  • •Complete practice questions.
  • •Prepare for Tutor Marked Assignment (TMA).
Week
13

Module 2: MAJOR THEORIES OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

6h

Review of Modules 2 and 3

6 study hours
  • •Review key concepts from Modules 2 and 3.
  • •Complete practice questions.
  • •Prepare for Tutor Marked Assignment (TMA).

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create timelines for each developmental stage (prenatal to adulthood) with key milestones.

2

Compare and contrast the major developmental theories (Freud, Erikson, Piaget) using a table.

3

Focus on understanding the developmental tasks associated with each stage of life.

4

Practice applying theoretical concepts to case studies of individuals at different life stages.

5

Review tutor-marked assignments (TMAs) and address any areas of weakness.

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