Overview
| Site: | TCOnline |
| Course: | Lifespan Growth & Development (PSYC2314) DUAL CREDIT |
| Book: | Overview |
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| Date: | Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 3:27 AM |
Description
Introduction to Lifespan, Growth, & Development Overview
This topic will introduce you to basic research methods in developmental psychology. Additionally, you will explore the characteristics of the psychodynamic, behavioral, and cognitive perspectives that explain lifespan development. As well as nature versus nurture.
By the end of this topic, students will:
- Read Chapter 1: Introduction to Lifespan Development and take notes
- Review the Resources for Topic One
- Complete the Activities for Topic One
Learning Aims
- Explain the lifespan perspective and its assumptions about development
- Differentiate periods of human development
- Explain the issues underlying lifespan development
- Identify the historical and contemporary theories impacting lifespan development
- Define the scientific method
- Compare research methods noting the advantages and disadvantages of each.
- Explain research involving time spans
- Explain ways to conduct ethical research