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Foundations of Developmental Psychology
7 lessons
Goal
Explain core debates, research methods, and biological foundations in the scientific study of human lifespan development.
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Standards Covered
- SS.912.P.6.1Florida Social Studies Standards · Social Studies · Grade 5 (target) · Grade 5Explain the interaction of environmental and biological factors in development, including the role of the brain in all aspects of development.
- SS.912.P.6.2Florida Social Studies Standards · Social Studies · Grade 5 (target) · Grade 5Explain issues of continuity versus discontinuity and stability versus change.
- SS.912.P.6.3Florida Social Studies Standards · Social Studies · Grade 5 (target) · Grade 5Distinguish methods used to study development.
- SS.912.P.6.4Florida Social Studies Standards · Social Studies · Grade 5 (target) · Grade 5Describe the role of sensitive and critical periods in development.
Curriculum Framework
9th Grade · Social Studies · US-FL-SS
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7 lessons
Foundations of Developmental Psychology
Explain core debates, research methods, and biological foundations in the scientific study of human lifespan development.
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8 lessons
Major Theoretical Frameworks in Development
Analyze and compare seminal theories of cognitive, moral, psychosocial, and ecological development across the lifespan.
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10 lessons
Prenatal Development, Infancy, and Toddlerhood
Describe physical, perceptual, cognitive, language, and emotional growth from conception through the first two years of life.
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9 lessons
Childhood Cognitive and Social Development
Examine physical maturation, cognitive transformations, memory development, and social-emotional dynamics throughout early and middle childhood.
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9 lessons
Adolescent Development: Identity, Cognition, and Relationships
Analyze the biological, cognitive, moral, identity, and social changes characteristic of adolescence.
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6 lessons
Physical and Cognitive Changes in Adulthood and Aging
Examine biological theories of aging, sensory and physical shifts, and cognitive changes including memory and neurocognitive disorders across adulthood.
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6 lessons
Psychosocial Development, Aging, and End-of-Life
Analyze adult psychosocial stages, social transitions, cultural perspectives on aging, and psychological aspects of grief and end-of-life care.