Change is inevitable. As humans, we constantly grow throughout our lifespans, from conception to death (or 'womb to tomb'). The field of developmental psychology explores the physical, cognitive, ...

An empirical longitudinal study tracked the emergence of empathic concern in children. Children exhibit empathic concern at about 18 months. In an LMU study, the facial expressions, gestures, or ...

Understanding how kids think, learn, and grow is important for parents, educators, anyone else who is part of children's lives, and, frankly, anyone who wants to gain insights into the impact of their ...

Applied and developmental psychology integrates knowledge of human growth and change with practical strategies to promote wellbeing across the lifespan. Developmental psychology traces patterns of ...

Developmental psychology can feel overwhelming with its many theories, stages, and research methods, but the right strategies make it manageable. From nature vs. nurture debates to Piaget’s cognitive ...

Prof. Charles Brainerd, human development, has been awarded the highest honor in the field of developmental psychology: the American Psychological Association’s G. Stanley Hall award. He will receive ...

Developmental delays can affect a child’s physical, cognitive, communication, social, emotional, or behavioral skills. Often, delays affect more than one area of development. When a child has delays ...

Dr. Lupas' specialization is in supporting patients with developmental disabilities (intellectual disability and autism) with co-occuring anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), adaptive skill ...

The growing demand for mental health care and human resource development is helping psychology graduates in the job market, ...