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The Basics of Psychology and Developmental Psychology

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: SSA0205
Type: Compulsory / Professional Studies
Curriculum: S-SA 2005
Level: Bachelor of Social Services
Year of Study: 1 (2005-2006)
Credits: 3 cr
Responsible Teacher: Koivisto, Raimo
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Courses During the Academic Year 2005-2006

Impl.Group(s)Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
1S-SA-1A2005-10-24 – 2005-12-16Timo ToivioFinnish2005-10-03 – 2005-10-24

Learning Outcomes

The student knows the psychological theories and thinking and can apply that in practice. The student becomes familiar with human development. The student understands what is requred for well-balanced human development. He understands the affecting factors and problems.

Contents

The central theories and thoughts of psychology. The basics of developmental psychology. The birth and development of Self. The central development theories. Stages of life and developmental tasks related. Problems in the development of personality.

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

- Vuorinen & Tuunala.1998. Psykologian perusteet. Yksilöllinen ihminen. Otava.
- Dunderfelt, T. 1997 (tai uud.). Elämänkaaripsykologia. Helsinki. WSOY. (soveltuvin osin).

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, independent studies.

Assessment Methods

Examination or assessment. Numeric evaluation.


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