Developmental Psychology

Development - core characteristics, periods of human development

The goals of the lecture II

Describe core characteristics of development

Describe basic periodization of human development

Describe basics of Erikson´s theory of psychosocial development

Text 1: Principles of development

Source:

Panda, K. C. (1981). Elements of Child Development (1 vyd.). Kalyani Publishers.  (3rd chapter; pp 30-32)

Compulsory reading: pp.30-32


Questions before Reading:

Can you name some of universal principles of development?

Is there a difference between growth and development?


Questions after Reading:

What is the difference between growth and development?

What are the basic principles of development?