HPS302 - Developmental Psychology (Adult)
Unit details
| Year | 2025 unit information |
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| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Carrie Ewin |
| Previously: | Pathways Through Adulthood |
| Prerequisite: | HPS202 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | HPS782 |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - on-campus unit enrolment: | 1 x 1 hour on-campus seminar per week |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - online unit enrolment: | 1 x 1 hour online seminar per week |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site. |
Content
This unit provides an examination of the theories that underpin developmental psychology and the research methods used in this area. The physical, social, cognitive and personal aspects of adult development and ageing are considered, taking into account both the gains and losses associated with ageing. Although the focus is on normal ageing within changing social and historical contexts, the cognitive, behavioural and social consequences of age-related pathologies are also examined, and the promotion of optimal ageing is explored.
Learning Outcomes
| ULO | These are the Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Alignment to Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) |
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| ULO1 | Demonstrate and apply knowledge of core areas of adult development including physical, cognitive, and social development, personality, coping and resilience, and preparing for the end of life. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Demonstrate and apply an understanding of developmental research designs. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO3 | Review the literature concerning a developmental topic. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO4 | Design an interview that explores an adult’s experiences in a developmental topic. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO5 | Critically evaluate own interviewing practice according to best practice interviewing skills. | GLO2: Communication |
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
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| Assessment 1: Literature Review and Interview Schedule | 1000 words | 35% |
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| Assessment 2: Interview Evaluation and Analysis | 1500 words | 45% |
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| Assessment 3: Online Scheduled Quiz | 90 minutes | 20% |
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The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning resource
The texts and reading list for HPS302 can be found via the University Library.
Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
Unit Fee Information
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