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Psychology (PSYC) 228

Introduction to Human Development (Revision 6)

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Delivery Mode: Individualized study or grouped study. Online-enhanced.

Credits:3

Area of Study:Social Science

Prerequisite:None.

Precluded Course:PSYC 257 and PSYC 323 (PSYC 228 may not be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained for PSYC 257 or PSYC 323.)

Centre:Centre for Psychology

PSYC 228 has a Challenge for Credit option.

Téluq equivalency: PSY 1200

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Overview

PSYC 228 studies the basic concepts and mechanisms inherent in the process of human development from birth to old age. The course examines the physical, cognitive, and socioemotional aspects of development through the lifespan. The major emphasis of the course is on normal growth and development. Basic issues are approached through a variety of theoretical models.

Students considering an introductory psychology course for general transfer should take PSYC 289 and PSYC 290.

Outline

The course consists of the following six units.

Unit 1: Lifespan Psychology: Theory and Research

Unit 2: Infancy

Unit 3: Childhood

Unit 4: Adolescence

Unit 5: Early Adulthood

Unit 6: Mid and Late Life

Evaluation

To receive credit for PSYC 228, you must successfully complete all quizzes and the assignment and must achieve a composite course grade of at least “D” (50 percent) and a grade of at least 50 percent on the examination. The weighting of the composite grade is as follows:

6 Quizzes (5% each)	Assignment	Final Exam	Total
30%	30%	40%	100%

To learn more about assignments and examinations, please refer to Athabasca University's online Calendar.

Course Materials

Textbooks

Belsky, J. (2010). Experiencing the Lifespan (2nd Edition). New York, NY: Worth Publishers.

Hagar, L. (2010). Study Guide to accompany Belsky's Experiencing the Lifespan (2nd Ed.). New York, NY: Worth Publishers.

Other Materials

Other course materials are available online. These include a student manual, assignment manual and study manual.

Athabasca University reserves the right to amend course outlines occasionally and without notice. Courses offered by other delivery methods may vary from their individualized-study counterparts.

Opened in Revision 6, July 23, 2009.