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Lifespan Development
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Module 1: Explain the primary topics of lifespan development and how research is conducted in the field
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1.1Define human development and identify the stages of human development
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1.1.1Describe human development and its three domains: physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development
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1.1.2Explain key human development issues about the nature of change: continuous/discontinuous, one course/multiple courses, and nature/nurture
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1.1.3Describe the basic periods of human development
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1.2Explain the lifespan perspective
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1.2.1Describe Baltes' lifespan perspective with its key principles about development (lifelong, multidimensional, multidirectional, plastic, contextual, and multidisciplinary)
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1.2.2Explain what is meant by development being lifelong, multidimensional, and multidirectional
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1.2.3Explain contextual influences on development 
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1.3Examine how to do research in lifespan development
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1.3.1Explain the value of the scientific method in researching development
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1.3.2Compare various types and objectives of developmental research
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1.3.3Describe methods for collecting research data (including observation, survey, case study, content analysis, and secondary content analysis)
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1.3.4Explain correlational research
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1.3.5Describe the value of experimental research
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1.3.6Compare advantages and disadvantages of developmental research designs (cross-sectional, longitudinal, and sequential)
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1.3.7Describe challenges associated with conducting research in lifespan development
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Module 2: describe the major developmental theories in lifespan development
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2.1Use psychodynamic theories (like those from Freud and Erikson) to explain development
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2.1.1Describe theories as they relate to lifespan development
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2.1.2Describe the historical foundations leading to the development of theories about lifespan development
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2.1.3Describe Freud's theory of psychosexual development
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2.1.4Describe Erikson's eight stages of psychosocial development
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2.2Explain key principles of behaviorism and cognitive psychology 
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2.2.1Describe the principles of classical conditioning
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2.2.2Describe the principles of operant conditioning
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2.2.3Describe social learning theory
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2.2.4Describe Piaget's theory of cognitive development
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2.2.5Describe information processing approaches to cognitive development
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2.3Describe the humanistic, contextual, and evolutionary perspectives of development
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2.3.1Describe the major concepts of humanistic theory (unconditional positive regard, the good life), as developed by Carl Rogers
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2.3.2Explain Maslow's hierarchy of needs
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2.3.3Describe Vygotsky's sociocultural theory of cognitive development
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2.3.4Explain Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems model
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2.3.5Describe the evolutionary perspective 
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2.3.6Contrast the main psychological theories that apply to human development
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Module 3: Describe the prenatal development process, including genetics, from the moment of conception through delivery
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3.1Explain the role of genetics in prenatal development
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3.1.1Explain the evolutionary psychology perspective of lifespan development
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3.1.2Describe genetic components of conception
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3.1.3Describe genes and their importance in genetic inheritance
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3.1.4Describe chromosomal abnormalities
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3.1.5Explain the value of prenatal testing
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3.1.6Describe the interaction between genetics and the environment
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3.1.7Compare monozygotic and dizygotic twins
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3.2Explain the main stages of prenatal development
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3.1.1Differentiate between development during the germinal, embryonic, and fetal periods
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3.1.2Examine risks to prenatal development posed by exposure to teratogens
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3.1.3Explain potential complications of pregnancy and delivery
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3.3Describe approaches to childbirth and the labor and delivery process
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3.3.1Describe various approaches to childbirth
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3.3.2Describe a normal delivery, including the stages of childbirth
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3.3.3Examine risks and complications with newborns
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Module 4: Describe human development during infancy
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4.1Describe physical growth and development in infants and toddlers
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4.1.1Summarize overall physical growth patterns during infancy
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4.1.2Describe the growth of the brain during infancy
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4.1.3Explain gross and fine motor skills in infants
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4.1.4Explain newborn perceptual abilities
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4.1.5Explain the merits of breastfeeding
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4.1.6Discuss the importance of nutrition to early physical growth, including nutritional concerns for infants and toddlers such as marasmus and kwashiorkor
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4.1.7Describe sleep concerns for infants
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4.1.8Explain the vaccination debate and its consequences
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4.2Explain cognitive development in infants and toddlers
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4.2.1Describe each of Piaget's theories and stages of sensorimotor intelligence
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4.2.2Explain learning and memory abilities in infants and toddlers
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4.2.3Describe stages of language development during infancy
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4.2.4Compare theories of language development in toddlers
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4.2.5Explain the procedure, results, and implications of Hamlin and Wynn's research on moral reasoning in infants
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4.3Explain emotional and social development during infancy
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4.3.1Describe self-awareness and emotional development during infancy
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4.3.2Contrast styles of attachment
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4.3.3Describe temperament and the goodness-of-fit model
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4.3.4Use Erikson’s theory to characterize psychosocial development during infancy
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Module 5: describe development during early childhood
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5.1Describe physical changes in early childhood
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5.1.1Summarize overall physical growth and nutrition during early childhood
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5.1.2Examine nutritional concerns during early childhood
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5.1.3Describe changes in the brain during early childhood
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5.1.4Give examples of gross and fine motor skill development in early childhood
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5.2Explain cognitive changes in early childhood
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5.2.1Describe Piaget's preoperational stage of development
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5.2.2Illustrate limitations in early childhood thinking, including animism, egocentrism, and conservation errors
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5.2.3Explain theory of mind
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5.2.4Explain language development and the importance of language in early childhood
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5.2.5Describe Vygotsky's model, including the zone of proximal development
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5.3Describe key emotional and social developments of early childhood
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5.3.1Describe the development of self-concept
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5.3.2Explain Freud's psychodynamic theory as it applies to early childhood
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5.3.3Explain Erikson's psychosocial theory as it applies to early childhood
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5.3.4Describe gender identity development in early childhood
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5.3.5Describe the impact of different parenting styles on children's development
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5.3.6Apply principles of operant conditioning to parenting and behavior modification
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5.3.7Examine concerns about childhood stress and trauma
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Module 6: describe development during middle childhood
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6.1Describe physical development during middle childhood
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6.1.1Describe physical growth during middle childhood
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6.1.2Examine health risks in school-aged children
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6.2Explain changes and advances in cognitive development during middle childhood