Psychology

ESSAY TITLES (2020-21)

Theoretical Perspectives Year 1 Strand 2: Child Development Research

Please select one of the following Child Development Research topics studied this year:

a) Primed to Relate or

b) Ruptures and Repairs

In your essay, address the following aspects: 1. Introduce this topic and the range of relevant research you have studied for this subject. (1000 words approx.)

2. Choose a piece of research, or a study exploring different pieces of research* in the topic you have chosen. Critically reflect on the scope and limitations of the study/ies described including how they might/might not address diversity and difference. (800 words approx.) * Please note, if you choose a study which explores different pieces of research, this cannot be a chapter from the core syllabus text “Nurturing Natures” (Graham Music).

For full details of the assessment task, please see module description in handbook.