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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–...

Psychosocial Growth, Play, and Parenting Styles — Summary of Chapter 10 from The Developing Person Through the Life Span How do young children learn to regulate emotions, build a sense of self, and develop moral understanding? Chapter 10 of Kathleen Stassen Berger’s The Developing Person Through the Life Span explores psychosocial development in early childhood, examining the emotional, social, and behavioral challenges that shape a child’s personality. From motivation and play to parenting and gender identity, this chapter outlines how both nature and nurture shape development between ages 2 and 6. Watch the video above for a podcast-style walkthrough of the chapter’s key ideas, or continue reading for a detailed breakdown of how children grow socially and emotionally in the early years. Emotional Development and Motivation Effortful Control and Emotional Regulation Between ages 2 and 6, children improve their ability to manage emotions—a skill known as effortful contro...

Emotional Development and Attachment in Infancy — Summary of Chapter 7 from The Developing Person Through the Life Span What makes a baby smile or cry? How do infants form lasting emotional bonds? Chapter 7 of Kathleen Stassen Berger’s The Developing Person Through the Life Span explores the social and emotional growth that occurs during the first two years of life. From early emotional reactions to complex attachments and the influence of caregivers, this chapter uncovers how the foundations of personality and relationships are formed. Watch the full podcast-style summary above or keep reading to understand how nature, nurture, and interaction shape emotional development and social bonds during infancy. Early Emotional Development From Reflexes to Feelings Newborns express basic states such as distress and contentment . By six weeks, social smiles appear, followed by laughter around three months. By six months, emotions like anger (from frustration) and sadness (of...