Developmental Psychology

This module presents a practical framework for understanding the theory of personality development.

Throughout the module the student will acquire a basic knowledge of developmental psychology for understanding one's own behaviour and that of others. Each stage of development and the respective milestones are considered, taking students from infancy through to old age. The life passages individuals move through and the major theories of the adult stage are examined. Special issues including developmental disorders and therapeutic approaches are also covered.

Learning outcomes

• Use theory and concepts of developmental psychology
• Identify difficulties which may occur in each stage of development
• Identify special issues in personality development
• Identify strategies for managing personality developmental difficulties
• Apply personality development theory and concepts to own context

Content areas

• Issues, concepts and methods
• Theories
• Family
• Infancy and toddlerhood
• Childhood
• Adolescence
• Adulthood
• Passages
• Special issues
• Disorders
• Therapies
• Counselling and personality development

This module is available on campus, by distance education or online.