Chapter 4

Chapter 4

Development

Module 4.1: Physical Development

Learning Objectives Development

Developing Physically Across the Lifespan

1. Describe the physical changes that occur during prenatal development.

2. Discuss growth during infancy and childhood.

3. Describe the physical changes that occur during adolescence.

4. Describe the essential characteristics of the aging body and brain.

Module 4.2: Intellectual Development

Learning Objectives

Developing Intellectually

1. Describe the tools that are used to study infant perception and memory.

2. Discuss the perceptual capabilities of an infant.

3. Describe the characteristics of memory loss in the elderly.

4. Describe and evaluate Piaget's theory of cognitive development.

5. Describe and evaluate Kohlberg's theory of moral development.

Module 4.3: Personal & Social Development

Learning Objectives

Developing Socially and Personally

1. Discuss the short-term characteristics and long-term consequences of early attachments.

2. Describe Erik Erikson's stage theory of personal identity development.

3. Discuss gender-role development and the role of the family in adult development.

4. Discuss the social and psychological factors faced by the elderly and the psychological issues connected with death and dying.

TO-DO LIST

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Module 4.1
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Module 4.2
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Module 4.3 (note: this audio ends with the discussion of Erikson--I will leave it to your reading to cover gender role development and aging)
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