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MODULE BOOKLET

Module Title: Developmental Psychology 1

Module Code: PY1002N

Undergraduate students

Session: 2012-2013

Semester: Spring
* Programme details and lecture notes can be obtained on Weblearn: www.londonmet.ac.uk/weblearn London Metropolitan University
Welcome to Developmental Psychology 1 (PY1002N). More information is also available on Weblearn where other course related information, including lecture slides, may be found.

Details of the Staff teaching team

Name of Module Leader:
Dr Amanda Visick

a.visick@londonmet.ac.uk
Office: Room T6-20
Office hours: by email appointment

Other teaching staff:
Dr. Louise Bunce

l.bunce@londonmet.ac.uk
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|Week / Date |Lecture Title |Lecturer |
|2 04.02.13 |Themes in Developmental Psychology |Visick |
|3 11.02.13 |Methods in Developmental Psychology |Bunce |
| |Seminar Groups 1 & 2 | |
|4 18.02.13 |Attachment Theory |Visick |
|5 25.02.13 |Theory of Mind & Social Cognition |Visick |
| |Seminar Groups 1 & 2 | |
|6 04.03.13 |Infant Perception |Bunce |
|7 11.03.13 |No lecture: Reading week |
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Each lecture topic is discussed more in depth in these textbooks and it is recommended you read about the topic prior to the lectures. Copies are also available in the library for both long and short-term loan. Additional reading may be placed on Weblearn with links to articles.
*If you use a previous edition, please make sure the topics match the lecture

Please see below for the readings recommended for each lecture topic.

Week 2 Themes in Developmental Psychology 1. Gillibrand et al Chapters 1 & 2

Week 3 Methods in Developmental Psychology

1. Gillibrand et al Chapter 3

Week 4 Attachment 1. Smith et al Chapter 4 (p. 107-128) 2. Gillibrand et al Chapter 9

Week 5 Theory of Mind and Social Cognition 1. Gillibrand et al Chapter 8 2. Smith et al Chapter 15, Chapter 6 (p. 197-215)

Week 6 Infant Perception 1. Smith et al Chapters 14 & 16

Week 8 Cognitive Development 1. Smith et al Chapter 13

Week 9 Peer Relationships and Bullying

1. Gillibrand et al Chapters 12 & 15 2. Smith et al Chapters 5 & 10

Week 10 Moral Development & Prosocial Behaviour

1. Smith et al Chapter

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