This course is a continuation of Developmental Psychology I. The focus of the course is the systematic examination of the structures of human development, as well as the processes of change and stability in behavior across the human lifespan. Specifically, Developmental Psychology II concentrates on investigating the mechanisms and contextual factors within which development unfolds, covering the period from adolescence through late adulthood. The course builds upon the foundational knowledge acquired in the compulsory module Developmental Psychology I and aims to further deepen students’ understanding of the principal domains of development—physical, cognitive, linguistic, and socioemotional—at each developmental stage under consideration. At the same time, it seeks to highlight the complexity and diversity of experiential factors that shape the psychology of different developmental phases. Particular emphasis is placed on understanding the variations in developmental trajectories in relation to factors such as gender, sociocultural context, and early childhood experiences, thereby underscoring the significance of the interplay among biological, psychological, social, and cultural determinants in shaping human development.

Within the framework of the course, students are expected to:

• familiarize themselves with traditional and contemporary theories of development, gaining a deeper understanding of the developmental achievements at each age stage
• identify the factors that jointly determine, as well as differentiate, the individual’s developmental course during adolescence and across early, middle, and late adulthood
• acquire an integrated understanding of developmental processes across the domains of biological, cognitive, social, and emotional growth.

• At the level of general competences, students are expected to learn to search, analyze  and synthesize data and information, using the necessary technologies.
• To adapt to new situations, make decisions, work independently and in small groups, studying interdisciplinary and foreign language texts relevant to developmental psychology
• To generate new research ideas
• To promote free, creative and deductive thinking

BRIEF COURSE DESCRIPTION

• Adolescence: Physical, cognitive, sexual, emotional, social, and personality development
• Early Adulthood / Youth: Physical, cognitive, sexual, emotional, social, and personality development
• Middle Adulthood: Physical, cognitive, sexual, emotional, social, and personality development
• Late Adulthood: Physical, cognitive, sexual, emotional, social, and personality development

Written exam at the end of the semester, which includes development, short-answer and/or closed-ended (eg multiple choice) questions.

Evaluation language: Greek

The relevant information is announced in the e-class of the course

Suggested Bibliography (Eudoxos)

1. Craig, G., & Dunn, W. (2021). Κατανοώντας την ανάπτυξη του ανθρώπου [Understanding human development] (P. Vorrias, Ed.). Papazisis. Eudoxus ID: 102076635
2. Berk, L. E. (2019). Αναπτυξιακή ψυχολογία: Η προσέγγιση της δια βίου ανάπτυξης [Developmental through the lifespan] (A. Maniadaki & E. Papastathopoulos, Eds.). Kritiki. Eudoxus ID: 86055484
3. Feldman, R. S. (2019). Αναπτυξιακή ψυχολογία. Δια βίου προσέγγιση [Development across the life span] (H. G. Bezevegis, Ed.). Gutenberg. Eudoxus ID: 86057171

Suggested Scientific Journals

• Child Development
• Developmental Psychology
• Infancy
• Infant and child development
• Journal of Experimental Child Psychology
• Developmental Science
• Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology
• Developmental Neuropsychology

Suggested Websites 

• European Association for Developmental Psychology: https://www.eadp.info/
• American Psychological Association: http://www.apa.org
• Hellenic Psychological Society: https://elpse.com/

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