Students will be introduced to the study of social and cognitive development, through an exploration of theory and research that examines how the self and relationships develop from infancy through to adolescence.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
Describe and evaluate designs and methods for studying development, their similarities and differences from those used for studying adults
Discuss some examples of the biological foundations (e.g., perceptual systems; genes) for social and cognitive development
Discuss the development of, and influences on, the self (e.g., self-esteem) and relationships (e.g., parent-child attachment) and consider the implications for later development
Use appropriate examples to evaluate the extent to which there are quantitative and qualitative dimensions to development
Use experimental evidence to evaluate different accounts of the development of memory, and of space, number, and mind concepts
Use appropriate examples to evaluate how research on cognitive and social development may be applied to forensic, educational, and clinical settings
Demonstrate his or her knowledge and understanding of aspects of the module’s content by constructing well-reasoned arguments that are based on the academic literature
Assessment
30010-01 : Examination : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - Written Unseen (50%)
30010-02 : Class Test : Class Test (50%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions
Assessments: 1. In-course MCQ tests (50% of 20 credit module) 2. Written unseen exam, 2h (50% of 20 credit module) Reassessment: If the module is failed or deferred, any failed/deferred component will be resubmitted or resat