Child Psychology
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Explore concepts of parent-child ‘bonding’ and the significance of play in a child’s emotional development. Discover the psychological effects of family structure, such as separation and divorce on child development. Broaden your understanding of the challenges a child faces at school and during adolescence.
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Further Details
Pre-requisites
No previous experience required to access this course.
Qualification
ICS Child Psychology Diploma
Support and benefits
Access to a dedicated tutor and student advisors to guide you through your studies
Complimentary textbook
Study materials in modules so you can learn at your own pace
Key topics
Introduction to Child Psychology
Examine the ‘nature’, ‘nurture’ and ‘interactionist’ schools of child psychology. Explore the pace and progress of child development. Consider why a child’s personality seems different in different situations.
Theories of Child Psychology
Examine Freud’s psychoanalytic theory, Piaget’s theory of cognitive development, Behaviourism and ecological theory.
Changes During the Early Years
Consider the importance of bonding. Examine the developmental changes that occur between 0 and 5 years. Study the different types of memory. Explore the key social skills in childhood. Gain an understanding of the reasons for the formation of cliques.
Play During Childhood
Examine the different types of play that are found during childhood and explore different theories of play. Study the role of imagination in children’s play. Consider the biological and social theories of gender differences in play.
The Role of the Family
Explore the effects of family structure on child development. Examine a variety of different styles of parenting and of establishing discipline. Study the impact of relationships with siblings on a child’s development. Explore the psychological effects of separation, divorce and remarriage.
The School Years
Consider the key psychological hurdles facing a child starting school. Explore bullying at school. Study the differences between mainstream schools and special schools and examine the pros and cons of segregation.
Adolescence
Consider the changes that take place during puberty. Examine the importance of identity for adolescents. Explore the changes in friendship patterns that take place during adolescence. Study moral development and thought development in adolescence.
Course Code
A09
Hours of study
6 months / 100 hours
Technical requirements and fees
None
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Outline
You’ll complete seven assessments during your course. It is simple and easy to complete these assessments online via the ICS Student Community. When you complete an assessment online, it is marked instantly, meaning that you receive your result straightaway. This allows you to progress through your course without delay. It is, however, also possible to handwrite your answers and post these to ICS.
Assessment Breakdown
Assessment 1: 20 multiple choice questions
Assessment 2: 20 multiple choice questions
Assessment 3: 20 multiple choice questions
Assessment 4: 20 multiple choice questions
Assessment 5: 20 multiple choice questions
Assessment 6: 20 multiple choice questions
Assessment 7: 20 multiple choice questions
Notes
Each multiple choice question comes with four potential answers. Only one of these answers is correct; the other three are wrong. You must identify the correct answer.
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