Course overview
This course builds on the material of the Foundations of Health and Lifespan Development (PSYCHOL 2005) course. The underpinning theme is: the psychological, behavioural and social origins of lifespan development, illness, well-being and health enhancing behaviours. Lectures will focus on advanced topics in child development, mental health and physical health, and will include developing skills in critical evaluation and knowledge applications.
Course learning outcomes
- Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the theoretical underpinnings and methodological issues that inform contemporary research and practice in health psychology, mental health, neuropsychology and child development
- Demonstrate the ability to write a standard research report using American Psychological Association (APA) structure and formatting conventions.
- Write effectively in a variety of other forms (e.g. essay, short answer) for the purpose of summarising and critically reviewing the health and lifespan literature.
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 52434
Section LE01
Size 250
Available 190
Class number 52433
Section TU01
Size 20
Available 13
Class number 52432
Section TU02
Size 20
Available 3
Class number 52431
Section TU03
Size 20
Available 7
Class number 52430
Section TU04
Size 20
Available 20
Class number 52429
Section TU05
Size 20
Available 13
Class number 52428
Section TU06
Size 20
Available 20
Class number 52427
Section TU07
Size 20
Available 18
Class number 52426
Section TU08
Size 20
Available 6
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