M.Sc. in the Psychology of Child Development Module Description for PS4201 Advanced Topics on Developmental Psychology

This module offers the opportunity to study a particular topic that is important in terms of historical/topical interest, current research or significant as a recent theoretical advancement in developmental psychology. Topics on offer will vary and are dependent on student initiation and demand. Potential topics include, for example: video/computer games and children; psychological aspects of discipline; socio-historical contexts of childhood; the effects of divorce on children; shyness in children.