Theoretical and Applied Developmental Cognition (U00613)

? Credit Points : 10 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : PPL-4-TADC-PS

This course is in two parts. In the first (lectures 1 and 2), it critically reviews some of the major developmental theories with regard to how well they account for the mechanisms of normal growth and learning. In the second (lectures 3 to 5), it describes how experimental cognition is used to help characterise and explain the cognitive dysfunctions caused by neurodevelopmental disorders - especially those associated with autistic spectrum disorders (ASD) and Fragile X syndrome. Particular emphasis is placed on how psychological techniques can help unravel and embrace the heterogeneity of clinical expression of ASD and its associated effects on verbal and nonverbal intelligence.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Normally Psychology Methodology 1 (U00651) or equivalent.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Psychology, (School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences, Schedule I)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 4th year

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 5 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	14:00	15:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

An understanding of the major theoretical approaches to explaining cognitive growth: their perspectives and their main differences

Familiarity with different experimental paradigms for measuring cognitive change and development

A working knowledge of the nature of childhood autism and how the cognitive dysfunction associated with this disorder can be investigated experimentally