Human Development: Nature vs. Nurture
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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.

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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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