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PSY-2543: Research practice and practice-related teaching in developmental psychology Work Load
5 credits (ECTS) | Type of course
Practical. | Level of course/Year of study
Clinical programme. | Language of instruction
Norwegian. | Examination semester
Autumn
| Objectives
To give the student elementary knowledge in behavioural endocrinology, an area in vast expansion both scientifically and clinically. It has become apparent that hormones influence many aspects of human behaviour, and it has also become more and more apparent that disturbances in the hormone system early in life is associated with, at least, anxiety and depression in adulthood. Some hormones have actions on some genes, either activating or deactivating them. Hormones can, therefore, provide excellent examples of the relationship genes - behaviour, a subject that is in the process of dramatic changes ever since the human genome was been mapped. It seems reasonable that any psychology student should have some knowledge in an area that will attract considerable attention in a near future. | Contents
1. Introduction to the endocrine system, with emphasis on interactions between endocrine and central nervous function.
2. Elementary introduction to membrane and intracellular actions of hormones. Activation/deactivation of genes.
3. The axis hypothalamus - hypophysis - adrenal gland: Role in stress and depression
4. Sex hormones: Interaction between peripheral and central effects. Sex differences caused by hormones.
5. Peptide hormones: Pleasure, appetite, and pain.
| Form of teaching
Lectues (2 hrs per week, except 2 reading weeks in November), seminar (2 hrs every 2nd week). | Coursework requirements
KommunikasjonskursObservasjonspraksis: Metode og tema (oblig. undervisning)Praksis. Individuell veiledningObservasjonspraksis barnehagePraksisseminar - utvikling (oblig. undervisning)
| Exam and assessment
Two or three student´s work together on a research project in child care centers and write a written report on their experiences (maximum 10 pages in APA format). Report is evaluated as "pass" or "fail". | Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request. |
Teaching autumn 2007
Ansvarlig fagperson: Bertil Bjerkan
Første gang: Kunngjøres senere | | kommunikasjonskurs | Foreleser Dagfinn Sørensen
Foreleser Heini Ringel
| | Praksis | Foreleser aman. Bertil Bjerkan
| | Eksamen | Innlevering av barnehage rapport, fredag 30.11.07, kl.14.
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