Developmental Psychology — Study Notes

A comprehensive, exam-ready guide to Developmental Psychology across the full lifespan, covering major theoretical debates (nature vs. nurture), prenatal development and teratogens, Piaget’s cognitive stages, Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory, attachment theory, Erikson’s psychosocial stages, Kohlberg’s moral development framework, adolescent brain development, and cognitive aging (fluid vs. crystallized intelligence). Includes fully worked application problems (a Piagetian conservation example, a Kohlberg reasoning comparison, a fluid/crystallized intelligence case), comparison tables clarifying commonly confused theories, a 14-term glossary, and 18 original practice questions with detailed explanations. Ideal for psychology, education, nursing, and social work students needing a clear, theory-by-theory guide through the entire human lifespan.