PSYCHOLOGY OF LIFE CYCLE

The course will offer an introduction to developmental psychology. Starting from the definition of what developmental psychology is and what is meant by the psychology of the ages of life, cognitive processes will be explored. Each of them will be explored in the development of the individual.

Students will learn about the stages of development and the importance of genetics and the environmental context for their evolution. They must demonstrate knowledge of the different theories of cognitive, motor, linguistic and emotional development and their importance for the social development of man.

A knowledge of the basic concepts of psychology is required

- the study of development
- motor development
- perceptual development
- cognitve development
- language development
- social development
- emotional development

Camaioni, Di Blasio, [2007] Psicologia dello sviluppo, Bologna, Il Mulino

Written exam with open-ended questions. Students will be given five questions to answer in approximately one hour. The exam will NOT be open book. Students will be evaluated based on their knowledge of concepts and notions presented in the required textbook. There is no distinction in the curriculum between attending and non-attending students.

The grades will be assigned based on the following criteria:

A. Scores in the range of 18-22 will be assigned for:
- Sufficient knowledge of the textbooks and related topics
- Limited ability to use data and form independent judgments
- Sufficient communication skills.

B. Scores in the range of 23-26 will be assigned for:
- Fair knowledge of the textbooks and related topics
- Fair ability to use data and form independent judgments
- Fair communication skills.

C. Scores in the range of 27-30 will be assigned for:
- Good or excellent knowledge of the textbooks and related topics
- Good or excellent ability to use data and form independent judgments
- Fully appropriate communication skills.

D. The “laude” will be awarded to students with excellent knowledge and comprehension of the textbooks and related topics.

The course will be interactive with presentations of the students in the classroom.

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This subject deals with topics related to the macro-area "Human capital, health, education" and contributes to the achievement of one or more goals of U. N. Agenda for Sustainable Development