PN5233 Developmental Psychology

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 2

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

10

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 11

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

Lectures: Thursdays 9- 11; Labs: Fridays 10-1 (Module runs in Weeks 1 - 5 only)

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr E Robbins

Dr E Robbins
This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Dr E Robbins

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

This module is designed to equip students with an appreciation of key principles, concepts, methods and discoveries in developmental psychology, with an emphasis on evolutionary and Comparative perspectives that are a particular strength of such work in St Andrews. The module aims to offer a broad perspective spanning infancy to childhood, and a range of key topics in cognitive and social development.

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

100% Coursework; Resubmission of failed components only

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

1 x 2-hour lecture and 1 x 1.5 practical/workshop class. Additionally 5 x 1-hour tutorials across the semester.

Intended learning outcomes

  • characterize and differentiate between major theories of human cognitive development
  • explain how experimental methods can be used to test theoretically driven hypotheses
  • formulate hypotheses and identify statistical tests appropriate to address those claims
  • "evaluate research findings, evaluate their rigor, and pose the next set of research questions"
  • "demonstrate comprehension of APA style, and apply it a written research proposal"
  • "communicate research to scientific/lay audiences in a concise, veridical, & compelling manner"