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What is the point?

​The lifespan development and learning pillar in psychology focuses on understanding how individuals grow, change, and learn throughout their lives. This perspective examines the physical, cognitive, and emotional development that occurs from infancy to old age, as well as the factors that influence these processes, such as genetics, environment, and culture. Studying lifespan development helps psychologists identify developmental milestones, understand learning patterns, and address challenges at different stages of life. This knowledge is crucial for creating age-appropriate interventions, educational strategies, and supporting overall well-being across the lifespan.

Compelling Question
How do humans develop physically, cognitively, and morally?

Supporting Questions
How do we develop physically?
How do we develop cognitively?
How do we develop morally?
How do nature and nurture influence development?

APA National Standards
Life Span Development Content Standards
1. Methods and issues in lifespan development
2. Physical, cognitive, and social development across the lifespan
(prenatal, infancy, childhood, adolescence, emerging adulthood, adulthood, and older adulthood)

Life Span Development

Language

Learning 

Life Span Development and Learning Careers

Optional Units within Development and Personality Pillar

These units are part of the Development and Learning Pillar but Mr. Wince and TUHSD has choosen to not put emphasis on these areas because our class is a semester long class. You may still be interested and want to check out this information that Mr. Wince is developing.