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• Developmental psychology


  A branch of psychology that studies the psychological growth and development of individuals across the lifespan
• Developmental psychology focuses on


  Understanding the processes and changes that occur from conception through adulthood and old age
• Developmental psychology is the study of the changes in humans over the course of their lifetime
• Aspects of human development explored by developmental psychologists

  • Physical
  • Cognitive
  • Social and emotional
  • Personality
• Physical development


  • Focuses on the growth of the brain, body, and physical capabilities, along with the psychological implications of this growth
• Cognitive development


  • Concerns the growth of the mind throughout life, including the development of memory, perception, logical reasoning, problem-solving skills, numerical understanding, intelligence, and hypothetical thinking
• Social and emotional development


  • Focuses on relationships, the growth of social skills and social understanding, and the influence of the social world on emotional life
• Personality development


  • Explores how the distinctive qualities of people develop over life: their characteristic social and emotional dispositions, self-concept, views of the world, and ways of acting and thinking
• Developmental psychology in the 21st century continues to evolve with advancements in neuroscience, technology, and interdisciplinary collaboration, exploring not only childhood but also adolescence, adulthood, and aging, considering the entire lifespan
• Moral development


  concerns the development of moral values and behavior. moral values are beliefs about what is right and wrong, moral behavior refers to actions consistent with these beliefs
• Developmental psychology


  The scientific study of how people change over the course of their life
• Historical overview of developmental psychology

  1. Early developmental psychologists (late 19th century)

  2. Psychoanalytic contributions (early 20th century)

  3. Behaviorism (early to mid-20th century)

  4. Cognitive development (mid-20th century)

  5. Psychosocial development (mid-20th century)

  6. Attachment theory (mid-20th century)

  7. Humanistic psychology (mid-20th century)

  8. Social and cultural perspectives (late 20th century to present)

  9. Contemporary perspectives (21st century)
• Early developmental psychologists (late 19th century)


  • G. Stanley Hall founded the first journal devoted to child psychology, laying the groundwork for the scientific study of child development
• Psychoanalytic contributions (early 20th century)


  • Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory emphasized the importance of early childhood experiences in shaping personality, influencing the field of developmental psychology
• Behaviorism (early to mid-20th century)


  • John B. Watson and B.F. Skinner shifted the focus of psychology to observable behavior, conducting influential research on conditioning and learning, impacting the study of child development
• Cognitive development (mid-20th century)


  • Jean Piaget introduced a cognitive developmental theory focusing on the qualitative changes in thinking as children matured, becoming foundational in understanding intellectual growth
• Psychosocial development (mid-20th century)


  • Erik Erikson expanded on Freud's work, introducing a psychosocial theory of development that emphasized the importance of social and cultural influences on individual development across the lifespan
• Attachment theory (mid-20th century)


  • John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth developed attachment theory, highlighting the significance of early emotional bonds between infants and caregivers in shaping later social and emotional development
• Humanistic psychology (mid-20th century)


  • Abraham Maslow and Carl Rogers emphasized the innate goodness of individuals and their potential for personal growth and self-actualization, influencing discussions on child development
• Social and cultural perspectives (late 20th century to present)


  • Developmental psychology increasingly incorporates social and cultural perspectives, acknowledging the importance of context in understanding human growth
• Contemporary perspectives (21st century)


  • Developmental psychology continues to evolve with advancements in neuroscience, technology, and interdisciplinary collaboration, exploring not only childhood but also adolescence, adulthood, and aging, considering the entire lifespan