Lifespan Development

Development Periods

The different timeframes in a person's life characterized by certain features.

Prenatal Period

The period from conception to birth, characterized by rapid development and the formation of basic body structures.

Infancy

The period from birth to 18-24 months, marking the early stages of a child's life.

Early Childhood

The period from 2 to 5 years old, encompassing the early years of a child's development.

Middle and Late Childhood

The period from 6 to 11 years old, representing the middle and later stages of childhood.

Adolescence

The period from 10 to 18 years old, marking the transition from childhood to adulthood.

Emerging Adulthood

The period from 18 to 25 years old, characterized by the exploration and establishment of personal and professional identities.

Early Adulthood

The period from the 20s to 30s, representing the early stages of adulthood.

Middle Adulthood

The period from the 40s to 65 years old, encompassing the middle stages of adulthood.

Late Adulthood

The period from the 60s until death, representing the later stages of adulthood and the end of life.

Review of Life

The process of reflecting on one's life experiences and achievements.

Development

The way people grow, change, and stay the same throughout their lives.

Culture

The beliefs, values, customs, and behaviors shared by a group of people.

Multidimensional

Development that occurs across multiple domains, including physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional aspects.

Multidirectional

Development that involves both growth and decline in different areas over time.

Plastic

The capacity for change and flexibility in development.

Multidisciplinary

The study of development from various academic disciplines, such as psychology, sociology, and biology.

Multiply Contexts

The influence of various environmental factors, such as family, school, and community, on development.

Issues

The key debates and questions in the field of developmental psychology.

Continuity vs Discontinuity

The debate about whether development is a gradual, continuous process or occurs in distinct stages.

Active vs Passive

The debate about the extent to which individuals actively shape their own development or are shaped by external forces.

Stability vs Change

The debate about the degree of stability and consistency versus the potential for change and growth in development.

Processes

The mechanisms and interactions that provide a framework for describing and understanding an individual's development.