Developmental Psychology: Human Development

Human Development

• Human development is an ever-evolving field, encompassing theory and research
• The field of human development explores the dynamics of human growth and change across the lifespan

Prenatal Development

• Prenatal transmission refers to the process of transmission of traits and characteristics from parents to offspring during the prenatal period

Birth and Physical Development (0-3 years)

• Physical development during the first three years is characterized by rapid growth and maturation
• During this stage, infants and toddlers develop physically, cognitively, and socio-emotionally

Cognitive Development (0-3 years)

• There are six approaches to cognitive development during the first three years:
  • Sensorimotor stage (Piaget)
  • Information processing approach
  • Core knowledge approach
  • Social constructivist approach
  • Ecological approach
  • Sociocultural approach

Psychosocial Development (0-3 years)

• Psychosocial development during the first three years is crucial for forming attachments, emotional regulation, and social interaction

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood (4-6 years)

• Children's physical abilities continue to develop, and cognitive skills expand to include problem-solving and basic math concepts
• Social-emotional development focuses on cooperation, empathy, and friendships

Psychosocial Development in Early Childhood (4-6 years)

• Children develop emotional regulation, self-awareness, and social skills, including cooperation and empathy
• Peer relationships and friendships become increasingly important

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood (7-10 years)

• Physical growth slows, but fine motor skills improve, allowing for increased dexterity and coordination
• Cognitive abilities expand to include more complex problem-solving and critical thinking

Psychosocial Development in Middle Childhood (7-10 years)

• Children develop a sense of self, including self-concept and self-esteem
• Peer relationships and friendships become more complex, with the formation of social hierarchies

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence (11-14 years)

• Puberty brings rapid physical growth, changes in body shape, and development of secondary sex characteristics
• Cognitive abilities continue to expand, including abstract thinking and problem-solving

Psychosocial Development in Adolescence (11-14 years)

• Adolescents develop a sense of identity, exploring interests, values, and relationships
• Peer relationships become increasingly influential, with a focus on social status and peer approval

Physical and Cognitive Development in Emerging and Young Adulthood (15-25 years)

• Physical growth stabilizes, with a focus on physical fitness and health maintenance
• Cognitive abilities continue to refine, including advanced problem-solving and critical thinking

Psychosocial Development in Emerging and Young Adulthood (15-25 years)

• Young adults explore and establish their identities, form intimate relationships, and develop a sense of purpose
• Independence, self-sufficiency, and emotional regulation are key aspects of this stage

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood (40-60 years)

• Physical health begins to decline, with a focus on health maintenance and disease prevention
• Cognitive abilities may decline in certain areas, such as memory and processing speed

Psychosocial Development in Middle Adulthood (40-60 years)

• Adults in this stage face midlife crises, exploring personal growth, relationships, and life meaning
• Social connections and community involvement become increasingly important

Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood (65+ years)

• Physical decline accelerates, with increased frailty and susceptibility to disease
• Cognitive abilities continue to decline, including memory, processing speed, and executive function

Psychosocial Development in Late Adulthood (65+ years)

• Older adults face end-of-life issues, including bereavement, loss, and existential concerns
• Social support networks and emotional well-being become crucial for coping with late-life challenges

Human Development

• Human development is an ever-evolving field, encompassing theory and research
• The field of human development explores the dynamics of human growth and change across the lifespan

Prenatal Development

• Prenatal transmission refers to the process of transmission of traits and characteristics from parents to offspring during the prenatal period

Birth and Physical Development (0-3 years)

• Physical development during the first three years is characterized by rapid growth and maturation
• During this stage, infants and toddlers develop physically, cognitively, and socio-emotionally

Cognitive Development (0-3 years)

• There are six approaches to cognitive development during the first three years:
  • Sensorimotor stage (Piaget)
  • Information processing approach
  • Core knowledge approach
  • Social constructivist approach
  • Ecological approach
  • Sociocultural approach

Psychosocial Development (0-3 years)

• Psychosocial development during the first three years is crucial for forming attachments, emotional regulation, and social interaction

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood (4-6 years)

• Children's physical abilities continue to develop, and cognitive skills expand to include problem-solving and basic math concepts
• Social-emotional development focuses on cooperation, empathy, and friendships

Psychosocial Development in Early Childhood (4-6 years)

• Children develop emotional regulation, self-awareness, and social skills, including cooperation and empathy
• Peer relationships and friendships become increasingly important

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood (7-10 years)

• Physical growth slows, but fine motor skills improve, allowing for increased dexterity and coordination
• Cognitive abilities expand to include more complex problem-solving and critical thinking

Psychosocial Development in Middle Childhood (7-10 years)

• Children develop a sense of self, including self-concept and self-esteem
• Peer relationships and friendships become more complex, with the formation of social hierarchies

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence (11-14 years)

• Puberty brings rapid physical growth, changes in body shape, and development of secondary sex characteristics
• Cognitive abilities continue to expand, including abstract thinking and problem-solving

Psychosocial Development in Adolescence (11-14 years)

• Adolescents develop a sense of identity, exploring interests, values, and relationships
• Peer relationships become increasingly influential, with a focus on social status and peer approval

Physical and Cognitive Development in Emerging and Young Adulthood (15-25 years)

• Physical growth stabilizes, with a focus on physical fitness and health maintenance
• Cognitive abilities continue to refine, including advanced problem-solving and critical thinking

Psychosocial Development in Emerging and Young Adulthood (15-25 years)

• Young adults explore and establish their identities, form intimate relationships, and develop a sense of purpose
• Independence, self-sufficiency, and emotional regulation are key aspects of this stage

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood (40-60 years)

• Physical health begins to decline, with a focus on health maintenance and disease prevention
• Cognitive abilities may decline in certain areas, such as memory and processing speed

Psychosocial Development in Middle Adulthood (40-60 years)

• Adults in this stage face midlife crises, exploring personal growth, relationships, and life meaning
• Social connections and community involvement become increasingly important

Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood (65+ years)

• Physical decline accelerates, with increased frailty and susceptibility to disease
• Cognitive abilities continue to decline, including memory, processing speed, and executive function

Psychosocial Development in Late Adulthood (65+ years)

• Older adults face end-of-life issues, including bereavement, loss, and existential concerns
• Social support networks and emotional well-being become crucial for coping with late-life challenges

Human Development

• Human development is an ever-evolving field, encompassing theory and research
• The field of human development explores the dynamics of human growth and change across the lifespan

Prenatal Development

• Prenatal transmission refers to the process of transmission of traits and characteristics from parents to offspring during the prenatal period

Birth and Physical Development (0-3 years)

• Physical development during the first three years is characterized by rapid growth and maturation
• During this stage, infants and toddlers develop physically, cognitively, and socio-emotionally

Cognitive Development (0-3 years)

• There are six approaches to cognitive development during the first three years:
  • Sensorimotor stage (Piaget)
  • Information processing approach
  • Core knowledge approach
  • Social constructivist approach
  • Ecological approach
  • Sociocultural approach

Psychosocial Development (0-3 years)

• Psychosocial development during the first three years is crucial for forming attachments, emotional regulation, and social interaction

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood (4-6 years)

• Children's physical abilities continue to develop, and cognitive skills expand to include problem-solving and basic math concepts
• Social-emotional development focuses on cooperation, empathy, and friendships

Psychosocial Development in Early Childhood (4-6 years)

• Children develop emotional regulation, self-awareness, and social skills, including cooperation and empathy
• Peer relationships and friendships become increasingly important

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood (7-10 years)

• Physical growth slows, but fine motor skills improve, allowing for increased dexterity and coordination
• Cognitive abilities expand to include more complex problem-solving and critical thinking

Psychosocial Development in Middle Childhood (7-10 years)

• Children develop a sense of self, including self-concept and self-esteem
• Peer relationships and friendships become more complex, with the formation of social hierarchies

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence (11-14 years)

• Puberty brings rapid physical growth, changes in body shape, and development of secondary sex characteristics
• Cognitive abilities continue to expand, including abstract thinking and problem-solving

Psychosocial Development in Adolescence (11-14 years)

• Adolescents develop a sense of identity, exploring interests, values, and relationships
• Peer relationships become increasingly influential, with a focus on social status and peer approval

Physical and Cognitive Development in Emerging and Young Adulthood (15-25 years)

• Physical growth stabilizes, with a focus on physical fitness and health maintenance
• Cognitive abilities continue to refine, including advanced problem-solving and critical thinking

Psychosocial Development in Emerging and Young Adulthood (15-25 years)

• Young adults explore and establish their identities, form intimate relationships, and develop a sense of purpose
• Independence, self-sufficiency, and emotional regulation are key aspects of this stage

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood (40-60 years)

• Physical health begins to decline, with a focus on health maintenance and disease prevention
• Cognitive abilities may decline in certain areas, such as memory and processing speed

Psychosocial Development in Middle Adulthood (40-60 years)

• Adults in this stage face midlife crises, exploring personal growth, relationships, and life meaning
• Social connections and community involvement become increasingly important

Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood (65+ years)

• Physical decline accelerates, with increased frailty and susceptibility to disease
• Cognitive abilities continue to decline, including memory, processing speed, and executive function

Psychosocial Development in Late Adulthood (65+ years)

• Older adults face end-of-life issues, including bereavement, loss, and existential concerns
• Social support networks and emotional well-being become crucial for coping with late-life challenges