PSYC 30651 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Positive Youth Development, Observational Learning, Devo

• School: Kent State University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 30651
• Professor: Shannon Ciesla

Document Summary

The nature of development: development: the pattern of change that begins at conception and continues through the whole life span. Most devo involves growth, although it includes decay (death and dying: developmental processes- there are three domains, biological, puberty, cognitive, thought process changes, ability to think abstractly, socioemotional, changes related to social and emotional development. Interest in dating/romantic relationships: desire to spend more time with friends than family. Infancy: birth 18-24mo, early childhood, end of infancy 5 or 6yr, middle and late childhood, 5-6yr 10-11yr, adolescence, the developmental period of transition from childhood adulthood. Involves biological, cognitive, and socioemotional changes: early adolescence, middle school/junior high years, puberty occurs during this period, late adolescence, refers approximately to the second half of adolescence, 15 20 years old, focus on relationships. Developmental transitions: childhood to adolescence: biological changes, growth spurt, hormonal changes, sexual maturation, cognitive changes. Increases in abstract, idealistic, and logical thinking: socioemotional changes, quest for independence, conflicts with parents and elders.