Health & Lifespan Development Psychology

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
PSYC 3040
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Course ID
207981
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
3
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

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.

Prerequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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