Growing Up, Psych Style

Developmental psychology looks at how we change from infancy to old age. It explores physical, cognitive, and social changes.

Stages of Development

• Infancy and Childhood: Learning to walk, talk, and interact.
• Adolescence: Figuring out identity and independence.
• Adulthood: Managing relationships, careers, and aging.

Key Theories

• Piaget’s Stages of Cognitive Development: Children think differently at each age.
• Erikson’s Stages of Psychosocial Development: Each stage has its own challenges, like trust or identity.

Why It Matters

Understanding development helps teachers, parents, and even employers support people at different life stages.