7 Questions
What are the 3 general domains/dimensions of human development?
Physical, Cognitive, Psychosocial
Developmental change often occurs in distinct stages. True or False?
True
Which type of development theory focuses on slow and gradual change influenced by brain development and environmental experiences?
Information processing theory
Culture is often referred to as a _____ shared by a group of people that specifies how to live.
blueprint
What external factor affects human development related to social standing, income, and occupation?
Socioeconomic Status
Match the following periods of development with their respective stage: Prenatal, Infancy, Childhood, Juvenile Era, Pre-Adolescence, Early Adolescence, Late Adolescence, Adulthood
Prenatal = Before birth Infancy = Birth to 2 years Childhood = 2 to 12 years Juvenile Era = 12 to 18 years Pre-Adolescence = 10 to 13 years Early Adolescence = 13 to 18 years Late Adolescence = 18 to 21 years Adulthood = 21 years and older
What is the scientific study of changes that occur in human beings throughout their lives?
Developmental Psychology
Study Notes
Human Development
- Human development is the study of how humans change over time, from "womb to tomb."
- Characteristics of human development:
- Multidimensional (physical, cognitive, and psychosocial)
- Lifelong
- Multidirectional (changes occur in many directions)
- Multidisciplinary (related to other applied fields like educational psychology, psychopathology, and forensic developmental psychology)
- Multicontextual (influenced by factors like culture, history, economy, and politics)
Periods of Development
- Prenatal
- Infancy
- Childhood
- Juvenile Era
- Pre-Adolescence
- Early Adolescence
- Late Adolescence
- Adulthood
Research Methods
- Current research in human development involves studying changes and development across various topics and contexts.
- Methods include the study of physical development, cognitive development, social and emotional development, and self-concept and identity formation.
Conclusion
- Developmental psychology is the scientific study of changes that occur in humans throughout their lives.
- The field examines change and development across a broad range of topics and contexts.
Explore the characteristics and periods of human development, from womb to tomb. Learn about the research methods used to study human development and its various stages.
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