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Evolutionary Psychology II: from Adolescence to Old Age

Code: 101727
Credits: 6
2026/2027
Degree programme Type Course
Speech therapy FB 2

Contact lecturer

Name :
Carrasumada Serrano Pau
Email :
carrasumada.serrano@uab.cat

Group languages

You can consult this information at the end of the document.

Prerequisites

This subject goes into the knowledge of the development of the person in three major stages of the life cycle that go from adolescence to old age, therefore, I think it would be desirable that the student had previously studied the subject Evolutionary Psychology, which deals with development in the first stage of life, childhood.

Objectives

The subject starts from the conception that the person develops throughout his life, therefore, is immersed in a process of continuous change, changes that affect different areas of the person, physical, cognitive, emotional and psychosocial

Therefore, the subject follows an approach of the person's development throughout his life cycle.

Training objectives of the subject:

- Deepening in human development from adolescence to old age.

- To promote the knowledge of the changes and continuities that take place in the physical field from adolescence to aging.

- To foster awareness of the changes and continuities that occur in the cognitive sphere from adolescence to the end of the life process.

- To foster awareness of the changes and continuities that occur in the emotional and psychosocial field from adolescence to old age.

- To promote in the students the rational knowledge and the critical sense towards the present reality, so that it can understand the society and know transmit it in a way comprehensible to the others.

- Be able to analyze material related to the subject.

Learning outcomes

  • CM01 (Communicate effectively and inclusively according to the characteristics of the interlocutors.) Communicate effectively and inclusively according to the characteristics of the interlocutors.
  • CM02 (Assess the impact of the difficulties, prejudices and discrimination that actions or projects may entail, in the short or long term, in relation to certain people or groups.) Assess the impact of the difficulties, prejudices and discrimination that actions or projects may entail, in the short or long term, in relation to certain people or groups.
  • KM01 (Describe from an evolutionary perspective the different phases of language acquisition of psychomotor development.) Describe from an evolutionary perspective the different phases of language acquisition of psychomotor development.
  • KM02 (Describe the basic mechanisms of the communicative function of language.) Describe the basic mechanisms of the communicative function of language.
  • KM03 (Explain the psychological foundations (evolutionary development) of speech therapy intervention in communication, language, speech, hearing, voice and non-verbal oral functions.) Explain the psychological foundations (evolutionary development) of speech therapy intervention in communication, language, speech, hearing, voice and non-verbal oral functions.
  • KM04 (Identify the implications of the developmental process on language, speech, hearing, voice, and nonverbal oral functions.) Identify the implications of the developmental process on language, speech, hearing, voice, and nonverbal oral functions.
  • SM01 (Correctly use the terminology and methodology of scientific research.) Correctly use the terminology and methodology of scientific research.

Contents


Didactic module 1. Development during adolescence


1. The notion of adolescence and approach to the study of adolescence


2. Physical development in adolescence


3. Cognitive development in adolescence


4. Affective and psychosocial development in adolescence  


Didactic module 2. Development during adulthood


1. The notion of adulthood and approach to the study of adulthood


2. Physical development in adulthood


3. Cognitive development in adulthood


4. Affective and psychosocial development in adulthood  


Didactic module 3. Development during the old age


1. The notion of aging and approach to the study of old age


2. Physical development in old age


3. Cognitive development in old age


4. Affective and psychosocial development in old age

Learning activities and methodology

Title Hours ECTS Learning outcomes
Master class Module 1, 2 and 3 21 0.84
Written tests, writing reports, reading texts, writing work rural area 88.5 3.54
Analysis of texts and audiovisual material 15 0.6
Seminars 24 0.96


The teaching methodology will be the following: a) Master classes b) Self-employed work c) Analysis of materials d) Development of projects e) Tutorials f) Search of telematic documentation g) Preparation of reports.

 

In this subject, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies is not allowed in any of its phases. Any work that includes fragments generated with AI will be considered a lack of academic honesty and may lead to a partial or total penalty in the grade of the activity, or greater sanctions in serious cases.

 

 
 
 
 
 
Annotation: within the schedule set by the centre or degree programme, 15 minutes of one class will be reserved for students to evaluate their lecturers and their courses or modules through questionnaires.

Assessment

Continuous assessment activities

Title Weight Hours ECTS Learning outcomes
EV1. Test part I (first evaluation week) 30 0.75 0.03 KM01, KM02, KM03, KM04
EV2. Test part II (second evaluation week) 30 0.75 0.03 KM01, KM03, KM04
EV3. Works seminar 40 0 0 CM01, CM02, KM04, SM01

Assessment is continuous and will involve analysis and synthesis activities, the preparation of written reports, and exams. Some activities are to be completed individually, while others are group-based.


There will be two types of evidence of learning:

1. Assignments: These may be completed individually or in small groups; some will be oral and others written, and they will not all carry the same weight in the final grade. These involve in-person work and submission via the campus platform.

2. Exams: There will be two written exams: one covering the introductory elements of the course and Teaching Module I, and the other covering Teaching Modules II and III. These are individual, in-person exams.

Consequently, the final course grade will be calculated as follows: EV1 30%, EV2 30%, and EV3 40%.

Feedback on the various assessment activities will be provided with sufficient time for students to make appropriate progress in their learning process: EV1 – In class, Week 10; EV2 – Tutorial, Week 20; EV3 – Moodle classroom, Week 15.

Please note that the "single assessment" option does NOT mean the student is exempt from attending class or following the course schedule; the student must complete EV1 and EV2 and submit EV3 on the same day their classmates take EV2. The assessment session may last up to 3 hours.


Definition of passing the course: In accordance with the Faculty's assessment guidelines, passing the course via continuous assessment requires—on a 0–10 scale—obtaining a minimum overall grade of 5.0 points, as well as a grade of 4.0 points or higher on each in-person assessment task that contributes 20% or more to the continuous assessment grade. Failure to meet these requirements (or any others established for the course) will result in a maximum recorded grade of 4.5 points. Definition of "Not Assessed" status: Students who have not submitted learning evidence accounting for at least 40% of the total weight will be recorded as "Not Assessed." Retake exams: Students who have not passed the course but have been assessed on at least two-thirds of the learning evidence items are eligible for a retake. The maximum grade for a retake is 5.0. Single assessment must be requested online (via e-form) during the designated period (further information is available on the Faculty website). “Students enrolling for the second or subsequent time are not eligible for assessment via a single, non-retakeable synthesis exam.” https://www.uab.cat/web/estudiar/graus/graus/avaluacions-1345722525858.html Translated versions of in-person assessment papers will be provided if the requirements set out in Article 263 are met and the request is submitted online (via e-form) during Week 4 (further information is available on the Faculty website).





























































Bibliography

Basic bibliography:

Carretero, M., Palacios, J. i Marchesi,A. (1985) Psicología Evolutiva.3. Adolescencia, Madurez y senectud. Alianza psicología.

Delval,J. (1994) El desarrollo humano. Madrid: Siglo XXI Editores.

Fernández-Ballesteros, R. (Dir.) (2009) Psicología de la vejez. Una psicogerontología aplicada. Madrid: Psicología Pirámide.

Gutierrez, F.; García Madruga, J.A. i Carriedo, N. (2006) Psicologia evolutiva II. Desarrollo cognitivo y lingüístico. Madrid:Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia

 

Complementary bibliography:

Fernández-Ballesteros, R. (Dir.) (2009) Envejecimiento activo. Contribuciones de la Psicología. Madrid: Psicología Piràmide.

 Santrock, J.W.(2004) Adolescencia. Psicologia del desarrollo.  Mc Grau-Hill.

 Perinat, A. (2003) Los adolescentes en el siglo XXI. Barcelona: Editorial UOC.

Shaffer, D. (2000) Psicología del desarrollo. Infancia y adolescencia. Madrid: Thomson editores.

 Silvestre, N., Solé, M.R., Pérez, M. i Jodar, M. (1996) Psicología Evolutiva: Adolescencia, edad adulta y vejez. Ediciones CEAC.Barcelona.

 Stassen, K. I Thompson, R. (1998) Psicología del desarrollo: adultez y vejez (4a edición). Madrid: Panamericana.

 Triadó, C. i Villar, F. (coords.) (2006) Psicología de la Vejez. Madrid: Alianza.

 Vega Vega, J.L. i Bueno Martinez, B. (1995) Desarrollo adulto y envejecimiento. Síntesis.Madrid.

 Villar Posada, F. i Triadó, C. (2006) El estudio del ciclo vital a partir de historias de vida: una propuesta práctica.  Barcelona:Publicacions i edicions de la Universitat de Barcelona.

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Software

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Course groups and languages

The information provided is provisional until November 30. After this date, you will be able to consult the language of each group through this link. To access the information, you will need to enter the course CODE

Type of teaching Group Language Semester Shift
(TE) Theory 1 Catalan first semester morning-mixed
(SEM) Seminars 111 Catalan first semester morning-mixed
(SEM) Seminars 112 Catalan first semester morning-mixed
(SEM) Seminars 113 Catalan first semester morning-mixed