1. Chapter 1 Review & Preview
What is the definition of human development, or developmental science?
What are the periods of development in human development?
What are the domains of development in human development?
for today
What is a theory?
Basic issues in human development
Influences on development
for Tuesday
Theories of human development
Research methods and design

2. Chapter 1 Quiz
1) Human development, or developmental science, is the study of ____________________and ___________________ throughout the lifespan. 2) Theories are vital tools for developmental researchers because they A) ensure proper use of research procedures. B) illustrate the ultimate truth regarding human behavior. C) provide organizing frameworks for our observations of people. D) do not require scientific verification. 3) A theory that suggests that children’s behavior is determined based upon their genetic inheritance favors the nurture view. T/F 4) How many periods of development are there in the lifespan? _______

3. Periods of Development Infancy and toddlerhood
Prenatal
Conception to birth
Infancy and toddlerhood
Birth–2 years
Early childhood
2–6 years
Middle childhood
6–11 years
Adolescence
11–18 years
Early adulthood
18–40 years
Middle adulthood
40–65 years
Late adulthood
65 years–death

4. Major Domains of Development
Figure 1.2 Major domains of development
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5. Domains of Development
Physical
Development
Cognitive Development
Social & Emotional Development