Syllabus
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Course Code: PSY405(E) Course Name: Life Span Human Development (ii) |
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| MODULE NO / UNIT | COURSE SYLLABUS CONTENTS OF MODULE | NOTES |
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| 1 | Cognitive Development: Nature, Approaches- Piaget, Vygotsky, Information Processing. Language Development: Behaviorist, Nativist, and Interactionist Perspective. Emotional Development: Development of Emotional Expression, Understanding and Responding to Other’s Emotions, Development of Attachment. |
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| 2 | Development of Self: Emergence of Self, Development of Self-Concept and Self-Esteem, Constructing an Identity, Understanding Others and Social Problem Solving. Sex role Development: Gender Stereotypes and Gender Roles, Gender Identity and Gender Schema Theory. |
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| 3 | Transition from Childhood to Adolescence: Signs of Maturation and Puberty, Hormonal Changes and Growth Spurt , Adjustment and Behavioural problems of Adolescents. Impact of Peers, School, and Media on Adolescence. |
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| 4 | Ageing: Physical, Cognitive and Social Decline, Dealing with the Physical changes. Decline in Social Status and its implications. Family Life Adjustments, Widowhood, Remarriage, and Cohabitation in old age. Retirement and Leisure: Role of Family, Religion and Spirituality in Growth and Development during Old Age. |
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