1.5 Flashcards
Study of psychological changes that occur in human beings as they age
Originally concerned with infants and children
Developmental psychology
the study of how people change physically, mentally, and socially throughout the lifespan
Developmental psychology
scientific studies that explain growth, change and consistency through the lifespan
Developmental psychology
is essential to understanding how humans learn, mature and adapt.
Developmental psychology
study how people grow, develop and adapt at different life stages.
Developmental psychologists
focus on human growth and changes across the lifespan, including physical, cognitive, social, intellectual, perceptual, personality and emotional growth.
Developmental psychologists
is a branch of psychology with the goal of understanding people - how they develop, grow, and change throughout their lives.
Human development
focuses on the scientific study of the systematic processes of change and stability in people.
Human development
From the moment of conception, human beings begin a process of change that will continue throughout life.
Human development
individuals engaged in the professional study of human development-look at ways in which people change from conception through maturity as well as at characteristics that remain fairly stable.
Developmental scientists