Developmental Psych
Definition Human development Scientific study of processes of change and stability throughout the human life span Scientific Method to empirically test hypotheses and theories
Discoveries Understood conception Discovery of germs and immunization Nature v. nurture Discovery of germs and immunization Freud Childhood experiences influence unconscious
Consequences of Discoveries Living longer More time in school more educated Child labor laws Maybe children aren’t “little” adults
3 Major Issues How is our development Static v. Dynamic Continuity v. Discontinuity Nature v. Nurture Heredity Environment Historical context Family SES (socioeconomic status) Culture Ethnic group
Processes Changes? Biological Processes Cognitive Processes Socioemotional Processes