1. UNIT 1: INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY
AREA OF STUDY 2
LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENT

2. DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY FROM DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES

3. 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?

4. 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?

5. 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?

6. 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?