Overview of Development
An overview of the field of developmental psychology.
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An overview of the field with important links, including lessons, demonstrations and activities.
There are a number of important issues that have been debated throughout the history of developmental psychology. The major questions include the following: Is development due more to genetics or environment? Does development occur slowly and smoothly, or do changes happen in stages? Do early childhood experiences have the greatest impact on development, or are later events equally important?
An overview of methods used in research in the field of developmental psychology.