Psychology (PSYC) 323
Developmental Psychology (Revision 4)
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Delivery Mode: Individualized study or grouped study. Online-enhanced.
Credits: 3
Area of Study: Social Science
Prerequisite: PSYC 290 is strongly recommended but not required. Students taking the classroom version at Grande Prairie Regional College should previously have taken PY 1040 and PY 1050.
Precluded Course: PSYC 228 (PSYC 323 may not be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained for PSYC 228.)
Centre: Centre for Psychology
PSYC 323 has a Challenge for Credit option.
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Overview
PSYC 323 studies the basic concepts and mechanisms inherent in the process of human development from conception to adolescence. The nature and context of development as well as the research methods used to study human development are described. The course examines the biological, cognitive, social, emotional, and moral aspects of development through various theoretical models. The major emphasis is on normal growth and development.
Outline
Chapter 1: The Nature of Development
Chapter 2: The Contexts of Development
Chapter 3: Heredity and Prenatal Development
Chapter 4: First Adaptations
Chapter 5: Infant Cognitive Development
Chapter 6: Infant Social and Emotional Development
Chapter 7: Toddler Language and Thinking
Chapter 8: Toddler Social and Emotional Development
Chapter 9: Cognitive Development in Early Childhood
Chapter 10: Social and Emotional Development in Early Childhood
Chapter 11: Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood
Chapter 12: Social and Emotional Development in Middle Childhood
Chapter 13: Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence
Chapter 14: Social and Emotional Development in Adolescence
Chapter 15: Developmental Psychopathology
Evaluation
To receive credit for PSYC 323, you must complete the course quizzes, an assignment, and an examination. You must achieve a course composite grade of at least “D” (50 percent) and a grade of at least 50 percent on the final examination. The weighting of the composite grade is as follows:
| Five Quizzes (4% each) | Assignment | Final Exam | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20% | 40% | 40% | 100% |
To learn more about assignments and examinations, please refer to Athabasca University's online Calendar.
Course Materials
Textbooks
DeHart, G. B., Sroufe, L. A., & Cooper, R. G. 2004. Child Development: Its Nature and Course (5th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.
DeHart, G. B. 2004. Study Guide for use with Child Development: Its Nature and Course (5th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.
Other materials
The course materials include a student manual and an assignment booklet.
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 4, August 26, 2004.
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