Homework: Discuss the Scope of Developmental Psychology
This homework has two parts. Please combine both parts and submit as one Word document.
Part I
Consider the assigned readings and resources for this week, and prepare a paper exploring the scope of developmental psychology. In your own words (no direct word-for-word quoting), but supporting your answers with scholarly sources, address the following:
o What is human development?
o What is lifespan perspective in human development?
o What do developmental psychologists do?
o Identify and explain one developmental issue in each of the major life-periods:
- Childhood
- Adolescence
- Adulthood
Length: 3 to 4 pages
Part II
Now, spend some time reviewing the syllabus and browsing the course textbook, and review instructions for week 8 final/signature homework.
Next, consider your own areas of interest or specialization in psychology and present one question/topic/issue within the field of developmental psychology that you are curious about and would want to focus on and explore further during this course. State the topic/issue/question and provide a brief description/elaboration of your choice. Be sure to follow the additional information provided in the "Heads up on the Signature Homework" section of the Introduction to this week.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.