Course Objectives
- The definition, basic theories, concepts, terminology and principles of developmental psychology as a scientific sub-discipline of psychology– both in pure and applied sense. The applied sense will give weight to educational aspects as per the needs of GPC undergraduate students.
- The ethics of study, research and practice of developmental psychology with some emphasis of practices in education, child development etc.
- The scientific methodology used in developmental psychology research and how this is applied to practice, e.g., education, counselling.
- Basic mental processes and relevant behaviour in the contexts of various different areas of practice of developmental psychology.