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<p>Lifespan human development examines three domains of human development across the lifespan: physical, social, and cognitive. The importance of culture and the sociohistorical context are highlighted. Areas of interest include prenatal and gender role development, through to aging. Methods of gathering and evaluating evidence relevant to developmental phenomena will be examined and attachment and language acquisition will be discussed.</p>
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<p>This may include:<br>
•physical, social, and cognitive aspects of development<br>
•culture and sociohistorical context<br>
•social relationships<br>
•prenatal development<br>
•gender role development<br>
•aging<br>
•methods of gathering and evaluating evidence<br>
•attachment<br>
•language acquisition<br>
•development of morals</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>Lifespan human development examines three domains of human development across the lifespan: physical, social, and cognitive. The importance of culture and the sociohistorical context are highlighted. Areas of interest include prenatal and gender role development, through to aging. Methods of gathering and evaluating evidence relevant to developmental phenomena will be examined and attachment and language acquisition will be discussed.</p>
Unit content
<p>This may include:<br> •physical, social, and cognitive aspects of development<br> •culture and sociohistorical context<br> •social relationships<br> •prenatal development<br> •gender role development<br> •aging<br> •methods of gathering and evaluating evidence<br> •attachment<br> •language acquisition<br> •development of morals</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Psychology
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
090701 - Psychology
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/behav2001">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>the student has achieved at least 60 Credit Points prior to enrolment</p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed 1 of "ATSGC2260" / "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=PSYCB2102" target="_blank">PSYCB2102</a>"</p>
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Identify, describe and assess the life events and crises which may occur across the lifespan</p>
K2
<p>Be aware of, and evaluate, systems theory</p>
K3
<p>Describe the current theoretical debates regarding learning and memory</p>
S1
<p>Competently outline a range of developmental theories and identify how they can be applied to humans</p>
S2
<p>Critically review and evaluate various cultural and social differences that contribute to adult development</p>
S3
<p>Identify and critique the evidence used to support current approaches to developmental psychology</p>
A1
<p>Critically evaluate the role of research and theory in the advancement of knowledge within the field of developmental psychology</p>
A2
<p>Discuss major theoretical perspectives that attempt to explain successful aging</p>
A3
<p>Effectively communicate their own, and others, research ideas in written reports and presentations</p>
Assessment
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<p>Demonstrate and apply knowledge from the textbook, lectures and tutorials in response to questions</p>
<p>Mid-semester test</p>
<p>15-25%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, A2, A3
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<p>Written assignment: Students will read scientific research reports and will be provided with questions to critique this research</p>
<p>Assignment</p>
<p>35-45%</p>
K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, A2, A3
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<p>Demonstrate and apply knowledge from the textbook in response to test questions</p>
<p>Test</p>
<p>35-45%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, A1
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
FedTASK
FedTASK
Description of FedTASK outcome
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Psychology
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
090701 - Psychology
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/behav2001">View unit fees</a>
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