UNIT 1: INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY AREA OF STUDY 2 LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENT
DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY FROM DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES
DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY FROM DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES BIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE How does the brain, brain chemicals and other physiological systems influence psychological changes before and after puberty? To what extent do genes influence the development of intelligence and personality? What changes happen in the brain when we problem solve or think logically?
DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY FROM DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES BEHAVIOURAL PERSPECTIVE What is the role of parenting styles on the psychological development of children? Does observing violent video games influence a child’s thoughts and behaviour? Should parents reward good behaviour or punish bad behaviour?
DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY FROM DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES COGNITIVE PERSPECTIVE How does cognitive ability develop from birth to the end of adolescence? What are the developmental changes in cognitive ability for someone in middle or old age? How do we minimise the age-related deterioration of cognitive abilities?
DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY FROM DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES SOCIO-CULTURAL PERSPECTIVE How does cognitive ability develop from birth to the end of adolescence? What are the developmental changes in cognitive ability for someone in middle or old age? How do we minimise the age-related deterioration of cognitive abilities?