title: The child study: a multipurpose practical project in behavioural science.
abstract: This paper describes a behavioural science practical project suitable for preclinical medical students, in the form of a child study. The practical has low costs yet offers multiple benefits to students, including (a) first-hand exploration of the concepts of psychosocial development, (b) encouragement of self-directed learning and appraisal of research methodology, and (c) teaching and assessment of communication skills.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, University of Adelaide.
authors.forename: H R
authors.initials: HR
authors.lastname: Winefield
mesh_terms: D001524:Behavioral Medicine / Q000193:education*; D002648:Child; D002652:Child Behavior; D004504:Education, Medical, Undergraduate; D006801:Humans; D013021:South Australia; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods*