Developmental+Psychology

Developmental Psychology


The specific unit on lifespan development basically discusses our existence from womb to tomb. Specific topics include:

· Methodology: Longitudinal and cross-sectional studies

· Nature vs. Nurture ( maturation versus learning)

· Influential Theories: Piaget and cognitive development, Freud and psychosocial development, Kohlberg and moral development, and gender differentiation

· Infancy, Childhood, Adolescence, and Adulthood

The outcomes for the course that are specific to this unit are as follows:


 * Students will be able to explain the major events in prenatal development


 * Students will be able to explain the major events in infant and childhood development


 * Students will be able to explain the major events in adolescent development


 * Students will be able to explain the major developments in adulthood


 * Students will reflect on the issues in developmental psychology