Developmental Psychology

Developmental Psychology

1 Introduction to Life Span Development, Definition, Concept and Characteristic Features

  1. Life Span Development
  2. Issues in Life Span Development
  3. Stages of Development
  4. Concept of Life Span Development
  5. Characteristic of Life Span Development
  6. Significant Facts about Development
  7. Theories of Child Development

2 Theories of Human Development

  1. Psychodynamic Theories
  2. Humanistic Theories
  3. Behaviouristic Theories
  4. Cognitive Theory

3 Prenatal, Perinatal, Antenatal and Postnatal Development

  1. Prenatal Development
  2. Postnatal Period
  3. Principles of Development

4 Perceptual and Language Development

  1. Perceptual Development
  2. Language Development
  3. Theoretical Viewpoints of Language Development

5 Physical and Motor Development, Psycho Social Development

  1. Psychosocial Development: Definition
  2. Ericksonโ€™s Theory of Psycho Social Development
  3. Major Factors Contributing to Psycho Social Development
  4. Physical Development
  5. Motor Development

6 Relationship in Early Years (Attachment Theory)

  1. Relationship with Parents
  2. Attachment Theory
  3. Attachment Patterns
  4. Factors Promoting Secure Attachments

7 Child Rearing Practices

  1. Child Rearing Practices: Concept and Terminology
  2. Models of Parenting
  3. Child Rearing Practices: Parenting Style and Parenting Dimensions
  4. The Impact of Parenting Style

8 Screening and Assessment for Developmental Disorders

  1. Developmental Disorders: Diagnostic Guidelines
  2. Developmental Disorders of Speech and Language
  3. Developmental Disorders of Scholastic Skills
  4. Developmental Disorders of Motor Functions
  5. Pervasive Developmental Disorders

9 Physical Development and Adjustment

  1. Adolescent Development
  2. Physical Development
  3. Puberty
  4. Let Us Sum Up

10 Sexual Maturity in Male and Female, Identity, Self Concept and Self Esteem

  1. Identity in Adolescence
  2. Self Concept in Adolescence
  3. Self-Esteem in Adolescence
  4. Peer Group Relationship

11 Relationship โ€“ Family and Peer Group

  1. Adolescence Relations
  2. Adolescence Relation with Family
  3. Parenting Styles
  4. Attachment Perspective
  5. Adolescence and Their Relations with Peers
  6. Peers vs. Parents

12 Information Processing and Cognitive Theory

  1. Information Processing
  2. Cognitive Psychology
  3. Cognitive Theory
  4. Cognitive Information Processing

13 Physical, Psychological and Social Changes

  1. Introduction to Physical Changes
  2. Psychological and Social Changes

14 Havighurstโ€™s Developmental Tasks for Adulthood, Middle Age and Old Age

  1. Early Adulthood Physical Changes
  2. Middle Adulthood Physical Changes
  3. Late Adulthood Physical Changes
  4. Adulthood Developmental Tasks
  5. Middle-age Developmental Tasks
  6. Old Age Developmental Tasks

15 Eriksonโ€™s Concept Regarding Adulthood, Middle Age and Old Age

  1. Young Adulthood
  2. Middle Adulthood
  3. Later Adulthood or Old Age

16 Concept and Attitude towards Successful Ageing, Death and Dying

  1. Types of Ageing
  2. Characteristics Associated with Successful Ageing
  3. Theories of Successful Ageing
  4. Kubler-Ross Model