Understanding Neurodevelopmental Differences
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| PSGY3007 | Psychology | 3 | 10 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- PSGY3007
- School
- Psychology
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
This module explores how psychologists study and understand cognitive differences and neurodiversity during development. The course focuses on a variety of cognitive processes including attention, memory, executive function, reading and motor skills. Topics covered include executive function development, attention, motor and reading difficulties, genetic syndromes, preterm birth and interventions.
Target Students
Available to year 3 BSc and MSci Psychology / Cognitive Neuroscience Philosophy and Psychology, Natural Sciences, PGT Psychology students.
Assessment
- 100% Exam 1 (2-hour): Moodle remote exam
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
The module will show how psychologists study and understand diversity in cognition and brain development, with a focus on attention, memory, executive function, reading and motor skills. The module will also provide opportunities to reflect on the practical implications for education and remediation contexts.Learning Outcomes
On completion of the module, students should be able:
1. To recognise and describe the diversity of cognitive deficits that can manifest in childhood, in particular those relating to attention, memory and executive function
2. To understand the tools and methods used by psychologists to study cognitive and brain development.
3. To critically evaluate cognitive theories and explanations of developmental differences.
4. To reflect on the practical implications of neurodevelopmental differences.