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This module provides students with an understanding of the relationships between brain and behaviour. Development in the context of neurobiology, hormones and genetics is examined; along with an evolutionary perspective on the development of emotion. To further understand the interrelationship of brain and behaviour, neurodevelopment in humans is compared to non-human primates; and neuropsychology case studies demonstrate how we can understand more about the brain by observing atypical behaviours. Drawing upon cognitive, social and ecological theories of child development we then examine how these can inform our understanding of child development and learning. Finally, we consider the importance of motor development as it relates to cognition, and the role of imitation in learning. We end the module by addressing and correcting neuromyths that have evolved from cognitive and educational neuroscience. In this module students will also develop a critical understanding of different research methods and how they can help understand different brain mechanisms.
The aims of the module are to:
- develop an understanding and be able to critically evaluate different theories of development
- provide a basic understanding of cognitive neuroscience as it relates to child development
- create understanding of the complexity of the roles of genetics and hormones in child development听
- provide a detailed understanding of evolutionary perspectives on development
- develop appreciation of the role of motor cognition in child development
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
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This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.
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