PSYCHOLOGY OF DEVELOPMENT: THEORIES AND METHODS
Channel 1
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