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PSY1015 - Developmental Psychology I

About

Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Skriftlig 100/100 4 timer

Course content

The subject is an introductory course presenting basic knowledge and theory about different aspects of human development through childhood and adolescence. From the areas treated are perception, cognition, communication and language, emotional development, attachment, friendship relations and play.

Learning outcome

Knowledge:
The student has basic knowledge of the key theoretical perspectives in developmental psychology and how these perspectives differ.
The student has knowledge of what the research shows that characterize the way children work on; cognitively, emotionally and interacting with other people.
The student has knowledge of the key methods in psychological research dealing with children.

Skills:
The student can write an account of various themes within developmental psychology.
Students can apply and discuss key concepts in terms of themes and theoretical perspectives in developmental psychology.

General competence:
The student has developed an understanding of the significance between theoretical development perspectives, and scientific knowledge about child development.
The student has developed an understanding of the importance of ethical guidelines in developing psychological research.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures 2 hours per week, study group

Required previous knowledge

None.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
PSY1005 7.5
PSYPRO4115 7.5
More on the course

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Facts

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

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2014

Language of instruction: Norwegian

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Subject area(s)
  • Psychology
Contact information

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Psychology

Examination

Examination arrangement: Written examination

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Skriftlig 100/100 2013-12-02 09:00
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Skriftlig 100/100 2014-05-28 09:00
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * 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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