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Human Development Across the Lifespan — Physical, Cognitive, and Social Growth Explained | Psychology Chapter 5 Summary This comprehensive summary of Chapter 5 from Psychology (13th Edition) by David G. Myers and C. Nathan DeWall explores human development from conception through late adulthood. The chapter covers physical, cognitive, and social changes that shape our growth across the lifespan. Watch the full YouTube podcast summary for an engaging explanation of developmental psychology. Major Issues in Developmental Psychology Psychologists study how humans grow and change, focusing on three key debates: Nature vs. Nurture: The interaction of genetics and experience in shaping development. Continuity vs. Stages: Whether development is gradual or occurs in distinct stages. Stability vs. Change: Traits that remain stable versus those that evolve over time. Prenatal Development and the Newborn Development begins prenatally with three stages: Zygote (0–...

Geriatrics Exam Review: Comprehensive Overview of Aging & Care for Physician Assistants Prepare for your physician assistant certification exam with this comprehensive review of geriatrics from A Comprehensive Review for the Certification and Recertification Examinations for Physician Assistants by Claire Babcock O'Connell and Thea Cogan-Drew. This summary covers key aspects of aging, clinical assessment, prevention, pharmacology, rehabilitation, palliative care, and common syndromes affecting elderly patients. Watch the podcast summary above and subscribe to Last Minute Lecture for more clinical exam prep and geriatric care insights. Understanding Aging Life Expectancy: Average US life expectancy ~80 years; individuals 65+ expected to live additional 19-20 years. Clinical Impact: Aging increases chronic diseases and healthcare needs; affects organ systems variably. Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment Multifaceted Evaluation: Cognitive, physical, psy...

Aging, Stereotypes, and Adaptation in Late Adulthood — Summary of Chapter 23 from The Developing Person Chapter 23 of The Developing Person Through the Life Span explores the realities of late adulthood, a phase often misunderstood due to stereotypes and misinformation. This chapter delves into ageism, biological aging, and the strategies older adults and society use to adapt. It challenges the notion that aging equals decline and emphasizes the value of compensation, resilience, and inclusive design. 🎥 Watch the podcast-style summary above and subscribe to Last Minute Lecture for more educational breakdowns of core psychology chapters. Ageism and Cultural Perceptions Ageism is a widespread form of prejudice that assumes all older adults are fragile, forgetful, or dependent. Like racism or sexism, it simplifies individual differences into unfair generalizations. The harmful effects of ageism can become a self-fulfilling prophecy , where older adults internalize these me...