PSY382: Describe biopsychosocial processes of ageing and explain the effects of genetics, sociocultural and lifestyle factors, and individual differences: Psychology of Ageing Assignment, MU, Singapore

The primary aim of this assignment is to provide students with an opportunity to experience the following learning outcomes, consistent with the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council Graduate Competencies (APAC GC):

1. Describe biopsychosocial processes of ageing and explain the effects of genetics, sociocultural and lifestyle factors, and individual differences, (APAC GC 1.1).

2. Communicate your understanding of ageing as a multidimensional and multidirectional process that may have normative, pathological, or healthy trajectories, (APAC GC 1.3).

3. Critically evaluate the traditional theories and conceptualizations of Psychology of Ageing against recently published research and empirical evidence, (APAC GC 1.3).

4. Demonstrate critical thinking and inquiry skills in the field of Psychology of Ageing through communicating your own research findings and applying your understanding of Psychology of Ageing onto practical problems and issues, (APAC GC 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.6).