Psychology : Semester I : Development and Individual Differences

Sections:

Introduction  |   Section 1  |  Section 2  |   Section 3 | Section 4 | Section 5 | Section 6 | Section 7 | Section 8

Psychology : Development and Individual Differences : Introduction                            Development is the process and stage of growth from conception across the life span.  It includes physical, cognitive and social behaviors. Developmental psychologists study the physiological, cognitive, and social changes that occur and have an affect on the life stages. Two issues will surface concerning development and they are nature/nurture which is the debate over which has more influence on development, genetics or environment.  The second issue is continuity/discontinuity which debates whether developmental changes are gradual or whether they are a progression through distinct stages. Objectives Upon completing this unit, students will Understand the stages of development Understated the physiological changes that occur over the life span Understand the cognitive changes that occur over the life span Understand the  social changes that occur over the life span Understand the research that has sought answers about development Understand the factors that allow for individual differences Critically look at the developmental issues talked about above POINT VALUES: Discussions 10 pts Quizzes 10 pts Assignments 20 pts Unit Tests 50 pts CHECK LIST Title Location Points Complete? Discussion 4-1 Discussions 10   Discussion 4-2 Discussions 10   Assignment 4-1 Dropbox 20   Quiz 4-1 Quizzes 20   Assignment 4-2 Dropbox 20   Discussion 4-3 Discussions 10   Assignment 4-3 Dropbox 20   Assignment 4-4 Dropbox 20   Discussion 4-4 Discussions 10   Assignment 4-5 Dropbox 20   Assignment 4-8 Dropbox 20   Unit Exam Quizzes 50   Let's get started!

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