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Human Development
- Study of systematic processes of change and stability in people
Life-Span Development
- Concept of human development as a lifelong process
- Can be studied scientifically
Life-Span Perspective
- Views development as lifelong
- Development is multidimensional (influenced by multiple factors)
- Development is multidirectional (can change in different ways)
- Development is plastic (can be shaped and modified)
- Development is multidisciplinary (involves multiple fields of study)
- Development is contextual (influenced by environment and culture)
- Development involves growth, maintenance, and regulation of loss
Domains of Development
- Physical Development: Refers to the growth of the body and brain, encompassing sensory capacities, motor skills, and health.
- Cognitive Development: Involves learning, attention, memory, language, thinking, reasoning, and creativity, which are all essential cognitive functions.
- Psychosocial Development: Encompasses emotions, personality, and social relationships, which are crucial for an individual's emotional and social well-being.
Explore the scientific study of human development across the lifespan, including the concept of life-span development and the life-span perspective. This quiz delves into the processes of change and stability in people, and how they can be studied scientifically.
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