PSYCHOLOGY OF NURSING 2

Introduction to the mental development of humans, Methods of studying the mental development of humans, Development theories, Characteristics of individual developmental periods – genetic basis of development, Prenatal development, Prenatal environment, Development in the first year of life – adaptation of the newborn baby, growth and development, development of motor skills and perception, cognitive development, personality development and social development, Early childhood development – physical and motor development, cognitive, social and personality development, Development in middle childhood – physical and motor development, cognitive, social and personality development, Development in adolescence – the relationship of physical and mental development, development of sexual characteristics, motor, cognitive and social development, personality development, problems of adolescence, Development in young adulthood – physical, cognitive and social development, family, occupation and professional development, Development in middle adulthood – physical, cognitive and social development and personality development, mid-life crisis, family and professional changes, Development in old age – aging and the age of the people and the individual, theories of aging, changes in abilities, personality, and social relations, family, death and dying.

Obavezna literatura:

1. Berk L. Psihologija cjeloživotnog razvoja. Jastrebarsko: Naklada Slap; 2008.
2. Santrock JW. Life-Span Development. New York: McGraw Hill; 2003.

Dopunska literatura:

1. Lacković-Grgin K. (2006). Psihologija životnog vijeka: kratki osvrt na njezinu povijest i probleme. U: Lacković-Grgin K, Ćubela Adorić V, urednice. Odabrane teme iz psihologije odraslih. Jastrebarsko: Naklada Slap; 2006. str. 9-22.
2. Klarin M. Razvoj djece u socijalnom kontekstu. Jastrebarsko: Naklada Slap; 2006.
3. Ćubela Adorić V. Prisni odnosi u odrasloj i starijoj dobi. U: Lacković-Grgin K, Ćubela Adorić V, urednice. Odabrane teme iz psihologije odraslih. Jastrebarsko: Naklada Slap; 2006. str. 161-219.
4. Lučanin J. Iskustvo starenja. Jastrebarsko: Naklada Slap; 2003.

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Analyse development outcomes in the context of the influence of different developmental factors;
2. Classify behaviours according to chronological age;
3. Apply behaviours following the acquired knowledge on developmental outcomes;
4. Determine the developmental dimensions of human life and the specific aspects of each developmental period;
5. Compare different factors that contribute to the mental development of humans in the context of developmental stages;
6. Draw personal conclusions using literature and other data;
7. Evaluate the application of ethical principles and communication skills in health care practice.