Study Guide

Objectives

In this course, we delve into the psychological development throughout the lifespan and explore the significance of attachment relationships. Additionally, we apply psychological knowledge in the context of a social worker’s role.

Upon completing this module, the student will:
• Be able to view life progression as a continuum and comprehend its structures
• Explain attachment models and their origins, while assessing their impact on an individual’s life course
• Describe emotional development
• Recognize the importance of sexual development and sexual education

Content

• Psychological insights into various life stages.
• Attachment relationships and emotional development.
• Trauma awareness.
• Psychological development across the lifespan.
• Sexual development and sexual education.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Student
• can describe phenomena related to goals, theory, and define fundamental concepts
• has not justified choices, solutions, or theoretical perspectives thoroughly; theoretical reasoning is straightforward

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Student
• can apply theory and concepts, and organize information in relation to each other
• can narrow down problems and tasks, as well as justify solutions and choices
• can evaluate matters and examine them from different perspectives

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Student
• can analyze information and actions, connecting them to a professional context
• can find improvement opportunities and justify various approaches and alternative solutions
• can creatively devise new solutions or combine existing ones