SAMPLE Developmental Psychology

Contents

Chapter1: Introduction to Developmental Psychology (The Lifespan)

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A. The Basics

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B. Domains of Development

C. Perspectives and Issues in Developmental Psychology

D. Development in Context E. Approaches to Development

F. Sensory Inputs

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G. Using the Ecological Approach

H. Theories of Developmental Psychology I. Freud’s Theory of Psychosexual Development

J. Evaluating Freud’s Theories

K. Erik Erikson’s Stages of Psychosocial Development

L. Behavioral Theory

M. Classical Conditioning N. Operant Conditioning O. Reinforcement Schedule P. Social Learning Theory Q. Cognitive Theory R. Sociocultural Theory T. The Humanistic Theory U. Evolutionary Psychology Chapter 1: Review Questions

S. Information Processing and Memory

Chapter2: Development of Brain and Nervous System

A. The Background

B. The Central Nervous System (CNS)

C. Parts of the Brain

D. The Peripheral Nervous System Chapter 2: Review Questions

Chapter3: Genetics, Prenatal Development, and Childbirth

A. Concepts of Genetics

B. Genetic and Chromosomal Abnormalities

C. Prenatal Development D. Fetal Brain Development

E. Principles of Growth and Development

F. Teratogens