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    The content, assignments, and assessments for Lifespan Development are aligned to the following learning outcomes. A full list of course learning outcomes can be viewed here: Lifespan Development Learning Outcomes.

    Module 1: Lifespan Development

    Explain the primary topics of lifespan development and how research is conducted in the field

    • Define human development and identify the stages of human development
    • Explain the lifespan perspective
    • Examine how to do research in lifespan development

    Module 2: Developmental Theories

    Describe the major developmental theories in lifespan development

    • Use psychodynamic theories (like those from Freud and Erikson) to explain development
    • Explain key principles of behaviorism and cognitive psychology
    • Describe the humanistic, contextual, and evolutionary perspectives of development

    Module 3: Prenatal Development

    Describe the prenatal development process, including genetics, from the moment of conception through delivery

    • Explain the role of genetics in prenatal development
    • Explain the main stages of prenatal development
    • Describe approaches to childbirth and the labor and delivery process

    Module 4: Infancy

    Describe human development during infancy

    • Describe physical growth and development in infants and toddlers
    • Explain cognitive development in infants and toddlers
    • Explain emotional and social development during infancy

    Module 5: Early Childhood

    Describe development during early childhood

    • Describe physical changes in early childhood
    • Explain cognitive changes in early childhood
    • Describe key emotional and social developments of early childhood

    Module 6: Middle Childhood

    Describe development during middle childhood

    • Describe physical development during middle childhood
    • Explain changes and advances in cognitive development during middle childhood
    • Examine common learning disabilities and other factors related to education during middle childhood
    • Explain emotional, social, and moral development during middle childhood

    Module 7: Adolescence

    Describe the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social changes that occur during adolescence

    • Describe the physical changes that occur during puberty and adolescence
    • Describe changes in cognitive development and moral reasoning during adolescence
    • Describe adolescent identity development and social influences on development

    Module 8: Early Adulthood

    Describe developmental changes during early adulthood

    • Explain developmental tasks and physical changes during early adulthood
    • Explain cognitive development in early adulthood
    • Explain theories and perspectives on psychosocial development
    • Examine relationships in early adulthood

    Module 9: Middle Adulthood

    Describe development during middle adulthood

    • Explain the physiological changes during middle adulthood and their physical and psychological consequences
    • Describe cognitive and neurological changes during middle adulthood
    • Analyze emotional and social development in middle adulthood
    • Explain how relationships are maintained and changed during middle adulthood

    Module 10: Late Adulthood

    Explain development and change through late adulthood

    • Describe physical changes in late adulthood
    • Explain cognitive development in late adulthood
    • Describe psychosocial development in in late adulthood

    Module 11: Death and Dying

    Explain experiences and emotions related to death and dying

    • Describe the leading causes and types of deaths
    • Examine emotions related to death and dying
    • Examine care and practices related to death

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