University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 10

ECTS credits : 5

Level : SCQF level 9

Semester: 2

Availability restrictions: Available to General Degree students with permission of the Psychology Honours Adviser

Planned timetable: Lectures: Thursdays 9- 11; Workshops: Thursdays one of 12.30-2, 2-3.30, 3.30-5 (Module runs in Weeks 1 - 5 only)

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.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass PN2002

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 1 x 2-hour lecture and 1 x 1.5-hour workshop or seminar (Weeks 1 - 5).

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%


Re-assessment: Coursework = 100%, Re-assessment applies to failed components only

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr E Robbins
Module teaching staff: Dr E Robbins
Module coordinator email er70@st-andrews.ac.uk

Intended learning outcomes

• characterize and differentiate between major theories of human cognitive development
• demonstrate an understanding of how experimental methods can be used to test theoretically driven hypotheses
• demonstrate an ability to 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