Developmental, Clinical and School Psychology

Description

This course: gives an overview of the most important theories, research questions and current knowledge regarding typical and atypical development during adolescence (12-18 years ) and emerging adulthood (18-25 years ). highlights key cognitive, biological (including the brain), and social-emotional processes involved in adolescent development. Morover it shows how these processes are affected by family, peers, and teachers; and by socio-economic and cultural factors. demonstrates how scientific knowledge can be applied to solve challenges in school, clincal or societal contexts. covers several adolesecent-specific topics, for example identity development, relationships, school motivation and school absenteeism, mood and personality disorders, anti-social behavior, and problematic substance use. Objectives: After completing the course: The student can explain the key principles of the main theories on adolescent development. The student can explain the key empirical findings from research into adolescent development. The student can evaluate research into adolescent development and place the results in a larger, theoretical framework. Students can apply theories and paradigms from the domain of adolescent psychological development to research questions in the domain and practical situations in adolescence. The student can deduct practical implications of research findings in adolescent development. Students can adjust their learning activities according to their learning progress. Students can divide tasks and constructively structure the input of group members.