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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–...

Cognitive and Language Development in Infancy — Summary of Chapter 6 from The Developing Person Through the Life Span Infancy is a time of profound mental growth. Chapter 6 of Kathleen Stassen Berger’s The Developing Person Through the Life Span explores how babies progress from reflexive behaviors to active learners who engage with their environment, begin forming concepts, and acquire language. This chapter introduces key theories and stages of infant cognitive and linguistic development that form the foundation for lifelong learning. Watch the video above for a clear audio walkthrough of infant learning and language milestones, or continue reading to explore how the brain and language blossom in the first two years of life. Cognitive Development in the First Two Years Active Learning from Birth Infants are not passive observers. They are naturally curious, using their senses and motor skills to explore their surroundings. From birth, they show preference for human voi...