Psychology (PSYC) 323
Developmental Psychology (Revision 3)

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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

• Unit 1 The Nature and Context of Development; Heredity and Prenatal Development
• Unit 2 Infancy
• Unit 3 Toddlerhood and Early Childhood
• Unit 4 Middle Childhood
• Unit 5 Adolescence

Evaluation

To receive credit for PSYC 323, students must complete the course quizzes, an assignment, and an examination. Students 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%

Course Materials

Textbooks

DeHart, G.B., Sroufe, L. A., & Cooper, R.G. 2000. Child Development: Its Nature and Course (4th ed.). Toronto: McGraw-Hill.

DeHart, G.B. 2000. Study Guide for use with Child Development: Its Nature and Course (4th ed.). Toronto: McGraw-Hill.

Other Material

The course materials include a student manual and an assignment booklet.

Special Course Features

A television series formerly shown on ACCESS television is available on videotape from Athabasca University Library. Viewing the series is recommended, but not required.