The Complexity of psychological development

Psych 2025 SAC 2

Define development

refers to change in an organism (human or animal) that occur over time.

What is lifespan development

Development from birth through to and including old age. Covers both relatively permanent change which are common to all individuals, as well as changes which differ between individuals. Changes are either typical or atypical

To be considered a developmental change?

A change must be relatively permanent or ‘lasting’

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