Developmental Psychology

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Understand the meaning of developmental psychology.

Encompass social development also to add breadth.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1.

    Evaluate the main area of developmental psychology, cognitive skills, personal, social.

2.

Know attachment theory.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1.

    Explain attachment theory in terms nativist theory, empiricist theory.

  • 2.2.

    Appraise research on attachment.

3.

Know cognitive stage development.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1.

    Explain one theory of development and describe the stages, sensorimotor, pre-operational, concrete operational, formal operational.

  • 3.2.

    Assess the influence of cognitive development theory in the development of play groups, nurseries, toys