AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Developmental psychologists study human growth and development over the lifespan, including physical, cognitive, social, intellectual, perceptual, personality and emotional growth.

Detailed explanation-2: -School psychologists assist in the development of family and school connections and community outreach. Previously, the school psychologist’s role was limited to assisting schools and families with special education for children with developmental disabilities and other specialized needs.

Detailed explanation-3: -The social cognition perspective says that we view and interpret other people’s behaviors. We see the way people act, and then we judge their actions as good or bad. We might also change our belief system if, for example, we notice someone good doing something bad.

Detailed explanation-4: -There are three major debates in the field of developmental psychology: (1) nature vs. nurture, (2) continuity vs. stages, and (3) stability vs. change.