SOW-PSB3DH55E
Adolescence: Chances and Risks
Course infoSchedule
Course moduleSOW-PSB3DH55E
Credits (ECTS)4
CategoryB3 (Third year bachelor)
Language of instructionEnglish
Offered byRadboud University; Faculty of Social Sciences; Psychology;
Lecturer(s)
Coordinator
dr. A.P.J. Scheres
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Lecturer
dr. A.P.J. Scheres
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Contactperson for the course
dr. A.P.J. Scheres
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Examiner
dr. A.P.J. Scheres
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Academic year2020
Period
PER4  (05/04/2021 to 16/07/2021)
Starting block
PER4
Course mode
full-time
Remarks-
Registration using OSIRISYes
Course open to students from other facultiesNo
Pre-registrationNo
Waiting listNo
Placement procedure-
Aims
You will:
  1. Gain insight into the most important developmental transitions and milestones in this age period
  2. Enhance your ability to critically evaluate theories, methodologies, and empirical findings
  3. Expand your knowledge regarding protective and risk factors for optimal cognitive and social development in adolescence.
  4. Recall key concepts and terminology concerning neuro-bio-psycho-social transitions, family and peer contexts, and developmental tasks during adolescence.
Content
This course will provide a topical overview of the diverse array of theories and empirical studies examining biological, cognitive, and social transitions associated with the second decade of life. The different social contexts (school, peer group, family, and media) in which the transitions take place will be emphasized.

Examination
  • Written assignment/Essay
  • Final examination
Level

Presumed foreknowledge
At least a full year of prior study in the field of psychology.
Test information

Specifics
As room space is limited, a registration cap will apply for this course. Make sure to register at your earliest convenience. In case of too many enrollments Psychology students have priority over students from other faculties or universities.
Required materials
Book
Adolescence, 12th Edition By Laurence Steinberg New York: McGraw Hill ISBN: 9781260565676 Copyright: 2020
ISBN:9781260565676
Title:Adolescence
Author:Steinberg, L. D.
Publisher:New York: McGraw-Hill.
To be announced
Additional reading may be provided by the instructors

Instructional modes
Lecture

General
12 Lectures, 4 hours per week
Students are expected to attend all lectures

Tests
Multiple choice
Test weight50
Test typeDigital exam with CIRRUS
OpportunitiesBlock PER4, Block PER4

Written assignment
Test weight50
Test typeAssignment
OpportunitiesBlock HERT, Block PER4