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PSYK4125 - Introduction to Developmental Psychology

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
School exam 100/100 4 hours E

Course content

This course provides an introduction into how an individual develops through childhood and adolescence. The course covers the core aspects of psychological development, such as perception and cognition, communication and language, emotional development, attachment, friendship and play. The course also provides an overview of how the brain develops.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

  • The student has broad knowledge of the core, theoretical perspectives within the field of developmental psychology, and how these perspectives differ.
  • The student is familiar with what research shows regarding how children function; cognitively, emotionally and socially.
  • The student is familiar with the core methods used in psychological research involving children and adolescents.

Skills

  • The student can outline the core themes of developmental psychology.
  • The student can apply the central concepts used in developmental psychology and critically discuss the core theoretical perspectives.

General competence

  • The student has developed an understanding of the relationship between theoretical perspectives regarding development and empirical knowledge about childhood development.
  • The student has developed an understanding of how a child’s individual development takes place within a social and cultural context.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures 2 hours per week, study group.

Compulsory assignments

  • Written assignement

Further on evaluation

Previously approved mandatory assignments are approved for repeat of exam.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Clinical Psychology Programme (CPSYR)

Required previous knowledge

None.

Course materials

To be announced when semester starts.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
PSY1125 7.5 AUTUMN 2021
PSY1505 7.5 AUTUMN 2021
PSYPRO4115 7.5 AUTUMN 2021
PSY1015 7.5 AUTUMN 2021
PSY1005 7.5 AUTUMN 2021
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2024

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Psychology
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Psychology

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 E 2024-12-12 15:00 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
SL210 Sluppenvegen 14 51
SL111 lyseblå sone Sluppenvegen 14 16
SL520 Sluppenvegen 14 2
SL317 Sluppenvegen 14 1
SL238 Sluppenvegen 14 1
Spring ORD School exam 100/100 E 2025-05-08 09:00 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
SL311 orange sone Sluppenvegen 14 4
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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