| Module Code | BAHPSY 201 | |
| Module Title | Adulthood and Ageing | |
| Parent Programme/Stage | BA(Hons) Psychology | Stage Two |
| Delivery Mode | FT/PT Blended | |
| NFQ | Irish National Framework of Qualifications /Level 7 | |
| EFQ | European Qualifications Framework /Level 6 | |
| ECTS | 10 | |
| Workload (hours per week) | 3 hours per week 2 x lec/1 x tutorial | |
| Description | The developmental milestones associated with early, middle, and late adulthood. Learners investigate the physical, cognitive, and socioemotional changes that occur across a lifespan from birth to old age. Lectures/tutorials/ independent study/use of Moodle for directed self–study tasks | |
| Assessment | CA: 100% 2 x assignments/ongoing | |
| Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: | ||
| 201A: | Evaluate key theories and models of lifespan development in early, middle and older stages of life. | |
| 201B: | Discuss neuro–biological and environmental influences on behaviour during the stages of adult life. | |
| 201C: | Explain the complex emotional changes associated with ageing and their impact on wellbeing in the older stages of life. | |
| 201D: | Identify personality traits over the stages of adulthood and ageing, and discuss how they are affected by neurological, cognitive, emotional and social factors. | |
| 201E: | Evaluate research methods in lifespan development. | |
| Indicative Content: | ||
| – Introduction to themes and Issues in Adult Development and Ageing:
– Models of Life–Span Development: – Early Adulthood Development: – Middle Adulthood development: – Neurological and Physical Changes: – Cognitive changes: Basic Cognitive Functions of Information Processing, Attention – Late Adulthood Development: – Neurological and Physical Changes: biological theories of aging. Health and Prevention; immune system; risks for morbidity and mortality; the longevity; etc. – Cognitive changes: Cognitive Functions of Information Processing, Attention, and Memory – Emotional Changes: Personality and mortality – Social Changes: Dementia and Parkinson’s Disease; Montessori for Ageing – Mental Health Issues and Psychosocial Treatment in Ageing life – Death and Dying: – Successful Aging: – Models of successful ageing from a social, psychological, and medical perspective. |
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