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DoaneX: Growth & Development through the Life Span

A study of human development from the prenatal period through death. Using a Biopsychosocial framework the lifespan is explored with explicit consideration to cognitive, emotional, and socio-cultural development.

This course is eligible for Audit and Verified Certificate only.

Growth & Development through the Life Span
8 weeks
8–12 hours per week
Self-paced
Progress at your own speed
Free
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Starts Mar 28
Ends Jun 27

About this course

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A study of human development from the prenatal period through death. Using a Biopsychosocial framework the lifespan is explored with explicit consideration to cognitive, emotional, and socio-cultural development. Students who successfully complete the course will demonstrate their understanding of how physical, psychological, and social factors influence development; the research techniques used to study development; and the practical applications of lifespan development to intended profession.

At a glance

  • Language: English
  • Video Transcript: English
  • Associated skills:Psychology, Human Development, Auditing

What you'll learn

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  • Identify core differences between life stages, prenatal through death.
  • Explain cognitive, emotional, and social development in relation to life stages.
  • Distinguish the psychological, social, or physical factors that may impact an individual's development.
  • Synthesize how various theories have influenced the development of lifespan research.
  • Apply how lifespan development is related to the student’s profession.
  • Evaluate current research in the field and analytical methods used to gather data.
  • Assess whether proper classification was utilized during the case study analysis and be able to offer suggestions for future research.

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