Developmental Psychology

(2.5-4 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

This course traces human psychological development from the beginning to the end of life. As well as giving a chronological account of what we know about psychological change across the lifespan, there is a strong focus on theoretical, conceptual, and methodological issues. Rome, Italy - RE The course provides a general introduction to the science of developmental psychology and its applications. A number of questions will be addressed, including: What develops and when; The contribution of nature and nurture to developmental change; Mechanisms of change; The role of the child and the larger sociocultural context in shaping development; Continuity and discontinuity in development; Methods used to address the above topics; Application of developmental research to everyday issues. Freemantle, Australia (FA): This course looks at the stages of development within a person, and how the biological, psychological, and social interactions within a person affect one's development. Major theories and researchers are discussed, and theories are applied to real-life examples within an education context.