Neuropsychology and Development of Children
Explore child behaviour and brain growth with this Neuropsychology and Development of Children Course, covering learning, emotions, parenting styles, and risk behaviour to help you support healthy development and respond to children with informed care.
Overview
Many parents and educators struggle to understand why children behave in certain ways or how early experiences shape their future. This Neuropsychology and Development of Children Course explains how brain growth, environment, and learning influence behaviour from childhood to adolescence. You will explore key ideas such as reinforcement, parenting styles, and emotional development. The Neuropsychology and Development of Children Course also looks at risk-taking behaviour and how communication affects actions. Each topic in this Neuropsychology and Development of Children Course is explained in a simple way to help you connect theory with real-life situations. By the end, you will be able to respond to children more effectively and support their growth with greater awareness.
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Learning Outcomes
► Explain key theories of child brain and behaviour development
► Identify factors influencing emotional and social growth
► Apply reinforcement methods to guide behaviour
► Analyse risk-taking behaviour in adolescents
► Evaluate the impact of parenting styles on development
Why Choose Thames College?
Thames College offers you the benefit of —
- Learn with engaging voice-over and visual elements to facilitate your learning process.
- Receive round-the-clock access to expert assistance.
- Participate in quick assessments and get instant feedback on your progress.
- Study at your own schedule from the convenience of your own home.
Who Is This Course For?
► Parents and caregivers
► Teachers and teaching assistants
► Childcare and support workers
► Psychology students
► Anyone interested in child development
Certificate of Achievement
CPD Certification
After successfully completing the assessment of this Neuropsychology and Development of Children course, you can apply for the CPD accredited certificates. The PDF version is only £2.99 and the Hardcopy version will cost you £8.99.
Requirements
No formal entry requirements! No prerequisites or relevant experience is required!
This course is accessible to anyone with an eagerness to learn. All you require is—
- A smart device with a stable internet connection
- A keen interest in this subject
- And being over the age of 16.
Career Path
Utilise this all-inclusive course to acquire the skills and expertise you’ll need to thrive in the workplace.
Course Curriculum
| Neuropsychology and Development of Children | |||
| The Theory of Psycho-social Development | 00:09:00 | ||
| Serve & Return | 00:03:00 | ||
| Practical Tips For Serve & Return | 00:04:00 | ||
| Fuzzy Trace Theory – Explains and Predicts Adolescent Risk Taking | 00:06:00 | ||
| Adolescent Risk Taking and the Prefrontal Cortex | 00:03:00 | ||
| Operant Conditioning – How Reinforcement Works and How it can help you | 00:08:00 | ||
| The Danger of Unearned Rewards (Habituation and Expectations) | 00:04:00 | ||
| Influencing behavior through linguistic cuing | 00:04:00 | ||
| Does violent media lead to aggressive kids? | 00:04:00 | ||
| Parenting Styles | 00:05:00 | ||
| Culture and seeing world | 00:04:00 | ||
| How childhood experience (ie violence) can result in choosing abusive partners | 00:04:00 | ||
| A Highly Regimented Life is a Very Stressful Life | 00:02:00 | ||
| Heritable vs. Inherited | 00:04:00 | ||
| Hormones and Development | 00:04:00 | ||
| Resources | |||
| Resources – Neuropsychology and Development of Children | 00:00:00 | ||
Certificate of Achievement
Upon completion, you will receive a CPD-accredited certificate recognised globally. Choose from:
Pdf Certificate & Transcript £7.99
Hardcopy Certificate & Transcript £17.99
This certification validates your knowledge and skills, boosting your employability in healthcare.
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