PSY 241: Developmental Psychology

This paper covers four developmental stages over the human lifespan:

• Child
• Adolescent
• Young Adult (you may use yourself)
• Older Adult

For this assignment, you will explore three different area (physical, social, cognitive) of the human being in each developmental stage using questions and observations.

Letters to potential interviewees are provided below if you wish to use them to help invite volunteers.

You are provided with a list of questions for each developmental stage at the end of these instructions. You MAY add your own questions as situations arise in your interview. Explore with each person what is taking place physically, socially and cognitively at their particular developmental stage. Document your findings in your paper with cited references to the book and/or class.

As long as the individual allows you, dig deep into trying to understand what is taking place with them. In the case of the child, observe the child as well as interviewing the parent of caretaker of the child.

Review the complete assignment here.