| CODE | PSY5802 | |||||||||
| TITLE | Development across the Lifespan | |||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 05 - Postgraduate Modular Diploma or Degree Course | |||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | Not Applicable | |||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 4 | |||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Psychology | |||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | Part 1 - Childhood and Adolescent Psychology The major issues and phases of childhood and adolescence are explored in this study unit. The peer group, the family situation, the educational context and the pervading culture are all examined for their contribution to the child and adolescent’s well being. Issues of self-esteem, hopefulness about the future, skills development and managing normal tasks and challenges are looked into in detail. Part 2 - Adult Development The aim of this part of the course is to cover basic issues in adult development. It will cover psychological models of adult development, social factors in adult development, aspects of physical development and basic cognitive functions as well as personality issues in adulthood. Study-unit Outline: Part 1 - Childhood and Adolescent Psychology - Course Overview - Psychosocial Theory - Physical Development - Infancy - Toddlerhood - Early School Years - Middle School Years - Early Adolescence - Late Adolescence. Part 2 - Adult Development - Course overview/Introduction to issues in adult development - Physical development and cognitive functions - Models of adult development - Personality issues in adulthood - Social factors in adult development - Work, family and relationship issues - Issues around becoming an elderly person. Required Texts: Krauss Whitbourne, S. (2008). Adult development and ageing. (3rd Ed). Sussex: Wiley. Newman, B. & Newman, P. (2008). Development through life (9th Edition) : USA Thompson Learning: International Student Edition. Reading List: Baltes, P.B. & Baltes, M.M. (Eds). (1990). Successful aging: Perspectives from the behavioral sciences. New York: Cambridge University Press. Barker, P. (1997). Basic child psychiatry. London: Blackwell. Coleman, J.C., & Hendry, L. (1990). The nature of adolescence. London: Ruthledge. Costello, L. (1999). A literative review of children's well-being. Dublin: Combat Povery Agency. Dryfoos, J. (1990). Adolescents at risk: Prevalence and prevention. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Dyegrove, G. (1991). Grief in children: A handbook for adults. London: Jessica Kingsley. Fergusson, D.M., & Mullen, P. (1999). Childhood sexual abuse: An evidence based perspective. Thousand Oaks: C.A Sage. Gatz, M. et al (1997). Aging and mental disorders. In J.E.Birren & K.W. Schaie (Eds). Handbook of the psychology of ageing (4th edition). San Diego: Academic Press. Goodger, I. (1995). The depressed child and adolescent: Developmental and clinical perspectives. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Gramhan, P. (1998). Cognitive behavioural therapy for children and families. Cambridge: University Press. Guralrick, M.J. (1997). The effectiveness of early interventions. Baltimore: Paul 4 Books. Hayflick, L. (1994). How and why we age. New York: Ballantine Books. Heaven, P. (2001). The social psychology of adolescence. . London: Palgrave Macmillan. Hower, D., Brundon, M., & Hinings, D. (1999) Attachment theory, child maltreatment and family support: A practice and assessment model. Basingstoke: Macmillian. Hummert, J. et al (1994). Stereotypes of the elderly held by young, middle-aged and elderly adults. Journal of Gerontology, Psychological Sciences, 240-249. Karp, C.L., Bulter, T.L, & Bergstrom, S.C. (1998). Treatment strategies for abused adolescents. London: SAGE. Kerrilmann, N. (1997). Parasuicide. Wiley: Chicester. Lachman, M.E. et al (1992). Improving memory and control beliefs through cognitive restructuring and self-generated strategies. Journal of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences, 47:293-299. Lask, B., & Bryant-Waugh, R. (1993). Childhood onset Anorexia Nervosa and related eating disorders. Sussex: Lawerence Erlbaum Associates. Levenson, D. J. et. al. (1978). The Seasons of a Man’s Life. New York: Ballantine. Ling, N.J., Hamilton, I.D., & Dilendrick, J.H. (1994). Children's phobias. West Sussex: Wiley. Maslow, A. (1968). Toward a Psychology of Being. New York: Van Nostrand. McCrae, R.R. et al (1999). Age differences in personality across the adult life-span: Parallels in five cultures. Developmental Psychology, 35:466-477. Meeks, S. & Murrell, S. (1997). Mental illness in late life: Socioeconomic conditions, psychiatric symptoms and adjustment of long-term sufferers. Psychology and Aging, 12: 296-308. Mensels, S., & Shonkoff, J. (Eds). (1995). Handbook of early childhood interventions. London: Clif. Mroczek, D.K. & Kolarz, C.M. (1998). The effect of age on positive and negative affect: A developmental perspective on happiness. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 75:1333-1349. Nelson, E.A. & Dannefer, D. (1992). Aged heterogenity: Fact or fiction? The fate of diversity in gerontological research. Gerontologist, 32:17-23. Reder, P., & Lucey, C. (1995). Assessment of parenting: Psychiatric and psychological contributions. London: Routledge. Schaie, K.W. (1994). The course of adult intellectual development. American Psychologist, 49:304-313. Sharman, W. (1997). Children and adolescents with mental health problems. London: Bailliere Tindall. Snowdon, D.A. (1997). Ageing and Alzheimer’s Disease: Lessons from the Nun Study. Gerontology, 37: 150-156. Stevenson, O. (1998). Child neglect: Issues and dilemmas. London: Blackwell. Vaillant, G.E. (1993). The wisdom of the ego. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press. Zucker, K.J. & Bradley, S.J. (1995). Gender identity disorders and psychosexual problems in children and adolescents. New York: Gouldford Press. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture | |||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Roberta Attard (Co-ord.) Christian Borg Xuereb Louiselle Grech |
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