PSYCHOLOGY OF DEVELOPMENT: THEORIES AND METHODS

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GIAMPAOLO NICOLAIS Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
Introduction to developmental psychology Genetics and development Genetics and behavior Prenatal development and birth Neonatal competencies Perceptual development Physical and motor development Cognitive development and learning Intelligence assessment Language development Attachment in the life cycle Identity development Moral development Developmental contexts
Prerequisites
There is no preliminary requirement
Books
Shaffer, Kipp (2015), Psicologia dello sviluppo. Piccin, Padova Nicolais G. (2018), Il bambino capovolto. San Paolo Edizioni, Torino Nicolais G. (2021), In un tempo abbastanza lungo. San Paolo Edizioni, Torino Tomasello M. ( 2010 ), Altruisti nati. Bollati Boringhieri, Torino
Frequency
not mandatory
Exam mode
The exam consists of a written test at the end of the course with no mid-term tests. The final test is planned to verify acquired knowledge. The test will take place at the end of classes in the exams' dates. Written exam with multiple choice and/or open questions
Lesson mode
frontal lessons
  • Lesson code1036163
  • Academic year2025/2026
  • CoursePsycology and Health
  • CurriculumSingle curriculum
  • Year1st year
  • Semester2nd semester
  • SSDM-PSI/04
  • CFU9