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Developmental Psychology (NWTC)

This text covers the comprehensive study of human growth and change throughout the lifespan, from conception to death. It includes detailed explorations of physical, emotional, cognitive, and social development, providing a thorough understanding of the various stages and aspects of human development.

Social Sciences
Author
Rebecca Noble
Publisher
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Source
LibreTexts
License
CC BY
Language
EN
Category
Basic Sciences
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Contents· 132 sections
  1. 01: Introduction to Lifespan Development and Theories
  2. 1.01: Why It Matters- Lifespan Development
  3. 1.02: Defining Human Development
  4. 1.03: Periods of Human Development
  5. 1.04: The Lifespan Perspective
  6. 1.05: Introduction to Research in Lifespan Development
  7. 1.06: Research in Lifespan Development
  8. 1.07: Research Methods
  9. 1.08: Correlational and Experimental Research
  10. 1.09: Developmental Research Designs
  11. 1.10: Understanding Theories
  12. 1.11: Introduction to Psychodynamic Theories
  13. 1.12: Psychodynamic Theories
  14. 1.13: Psychosocial Theory
  15. 1.14: Introduction to Behavioral and Cognitive Theories
  16. 1.15: Exploring Behavior
  17. 1.16: Exploring Cognition
  18. 1.17: Introduction to the Humanistic Contextual and Evolutionary Perspectives of Development
  19. 1.18: The Humanistic Perspective
  20. 1.19: Contextual Perspectives
  21. 1.20: The Evolutionary Perspective- Genetic Inheritance from our Ancestors
  22. 1.21: Comparing and Evaluating Lifespan Theories
  23. 1.22: Putting It Together- Developmental Theories
  24. 02: Prenatal and Infant Development
  25. 2.01: Why It Matters- Prenatal Development
  26. 2.02: Introduction to Biological Foundations of Human Development
  27. 2.03: Heredity and Chromosomes
  28. 2.04: Chromosomal Abnormalities and Genetic Testing
  29. 2.05: Behavioral Genetics
  30. 2.06: Prenatal Development
  31. 2.07: Environmental Risks
  32. 2.08: Complications of Pregnancy and Delivery
  33. 2.09: Childbirth
  34. 2.10: Newborn Assessment and Risks
  35. 2.11: Introduction to Physical Growth and Development in Newborns and Toddlers
  36. 2.12: Physical Growth and Brain Development in Infancy
  37. 2.13: Motor and Sensory Development
  38. 2.14: Nutrition
  39. 2.15: Sleep and Health
  40. 2.16: Cognitive Development
  41. 2.17: Language Development
  42. 2.18: Moral Reasoning in Infants
  43. 2.19: Emotional Development and Attachment
  44. 2.20: Psychodynamic and Psychosocial Development
  45. 2.21: Putting It Together- Infancy
  46. 03: Early Childhood
  47. 3.01: Why It Matters- Early Childhood
  48. 3.02: Introduction to Physical Development in Early Childhood
  49. 3.03: Growth and Nutrition in Early Childhood
  50. 3.04: Physical Development in Early Childhood
  51. 3.05: Introduction to Cognitive Development in Early Childhood
  52. 3.06: Piagets Theory of Cognitive Development
  53. 3.07: Theory of Mind
  54. 3.08: Language Development in Early Childhood
  55. 3.09: Emotional and Social Development in Early Childhood
  56. 3.10: Developing a Concept of Self
  57. 3.11: Psychodynamic and Psychosocial Theories of Early Childhood
  58. 3.12: Gender and Early Childhood
  59. 3.13: Family Life and Parenting Styles
  60. 3.14: Learning and Behavior Modification
  61. 3.15: Childhood Stress and Development
  62. 3.16: Putting It Together- Early Childhood
  63. 04: Middle Childhood
  64. 4.01: Why It Matters- Middle Childhood
  65. 4.02: Physical Development in Middle Childhood
  66. 4.03: Cognitive Development During Middle Childhood
  67. 4.04: Educational Issues during Middle Childhood
  68. 4.05: Developmental Disorders and Learning Disabilities
  69. 4.06: Learning and Intelligence
  70. 4.07: Emotional and Social Development in Middle Childhood
  71. 4.08: Psychodynamic and Psychosocial Theories of Middle Childhood
  72. 4.09: Stressors in Middle Childhood
  73. 4.10: Putting It Together- Middle Childhood
  74. 05: Adolescence
  75. 5.01: Why It Matters- Adolescence
  76. 5.02: Introduction to Physical Growth and Cognitive Development in Adolescence
  77. 5.03: Physical Development during Adolescence
  78. 5.04: Brain Development During Adolescence
  79. 5.05: Health During Adolescence
  80. 5.06: Cognitive Development during Adolescence
  81. 5.07: School During Adolescence
  82. 5.08: Moral Reasoning During Adolescence
  83. 5.09: Introduction to Emotional and Social Development in Adolescence
  84. 5.10: Identity Formation
  85. 5.11: Social Development during Adolescence
  86. 5.12: Behavioral and Psychological Adjustment
  87. 5.13: Putting It Together- Adolescence
  88. 06: Early Adulthood
  89. 6.01: Why It Matters- Early Adulthood
  90. 6.02: Developmental Tasks of Early Adulthood
  91. 6.03: Physical Development in Early Adulthood
  92. 6.04: Sex and Fertility in Early Adulthood
  93. 6.05: Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood
  94. 6.06: Education and Work
  95. 6.07: Theories of Early Adult Psychosocial Development
  96. 6.08: Emerging Adulthood
  97. 6.09: Attraction and Love
  98. 6.10: Trends in Dating Cohabitation and Marriage
  99. 6.11: Parenting
  100. 6.12: Putting It Together- Early Adulthood
  101. 07: Middle Adulthood
  102. 7.01: Why It Matters- Middle Adulthood
  103. 7.02: Physical Development
  104. 7.03: Cognitive Development
  105. 7.04: Psychosocial Development in Midlife
  106. 7.05: Personality and Work Satisfaction
  107. 7.06: Introduction to Relationships in Middle Adulthood
  108. 7.07: Relationships and Family Life in Middle Adulthood
  109. 7.08: Divorce and Remarriage
  110. 7.09: Putting It Together- Middle Adulthood
  111. 08: Late Adulthood and End of Life
  112. 8.01: Why It Matters- Late Adulthood
  113. 8.02: Defining Late Adulthood
  114. 8.03: The Graying Population and Life Expectancy
  115. 8.04: Health in Late Adulthood- Primary Aging
  116. 8.05: Health in Late Adulthood- Secondary Aging
  117. 8.06: Theories on Aging
  118. 8.07: Cognitive Development and Memory in Late Adulthood
  119. 8.08: Cognitive Function in Late Adulthood
  120. 8.09: Psychosocial Development in Late Adulthood
  121. 8.10: Attitudes about Aging
  122. 8.11: Relationships in Late Adulthood
  123. 8.12: Death and Dying
  124. 8.13: Most Common Causes of Death
  125. 8.14: Where Do People Die
  126. 8.15: Developmental Perceptions of Death and Death Anxiety
  127. 8.16: Curative Palliative and Hospice Care
  128. 8.17: Advanced Directives
  129. 8.18: Cultural Differences in End-of-Life Decisions
  130. 8.19: Euthanasia
  131. 8.20: Grief Bereavement and Mourning
  132. 8.R: Death and Dying (References)