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Developmental Psych

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human development
scientific study of processes of change and stability throughout the human life span
life-span development
concept of human development as a lifelong process, which can be studied scientifically
Physical Development
development of the body and brain including patterns of change in sensory capacities, motor skills, and health.
cognitive development
pattern of change in mental abilities, such as learning, attention, memory, language, thinking, reasoning, and creativity
psychosocial development
pattern of change in emotions, personality, and social relationships
social construction
a concept or practice that may appear natural and obvious to those who accept it, but that in reality is an invention of a particular culture or society
prenatal period
conception to birth
infancy and toddlerhood
birth to age 3
early childhood
3-6 years
middle childhood
6-11 years
adolescence
11-20 years
Emerging adulthood and young adulthood
20-40 years
middle adulthood
40-65 years
late adulthood
65 years and older
individual differences
differences in characteristics, influences, or developmental outcomes
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