Course Contents at a Glance
The following list shows the module-level topics and assignments for the course. To see all of the course pages, visit the Table of Contents.
Module 1: Lifespan Psychology
- The Cohort Effect
- Culture
- Periods of Development
- Research Methods
Module 2: Developmental Theories
- Psychodynamic Theory
- Psychosocial Theory
- Exploring Behavior
- Exploring Cognition
- Research Designs
Module 3: Prenatal Development
- Prenatal Development
- Environmental Risks
- Pregnancy
- Childbirth
- Maternal Mortality
Module 4: Infancy
- Physical Development
- Nutrition
- Cognitive Development
- Language Development
- Psychosocial Development and Attachment
- Temperament
- Psychosocial Development
Module 5: Early Childhood
- Physical Development
- Cognitive Development
- Psychosocial Development
- Family Life
- Childhood Stress and Development
Module 6: Middle Childhood
- Physical Development
- Cognitive Development
- Kohlberg’s Stages of Moral Development
- Developmental Problems
- Learning and Intelligence
- Psychosocial Development
Module 7: Adolescence
- Physical Development
- Cognitive Development
- Social Development
Module 8: Early Adulthood
- Physical Development
- Cognitive Development
- Psychosocial Development
- Types of Love
Module 9: Middle Adulthood
- Physical Development
- Cognitive Development
- Psychosocial Development
- Relationships
- Work and Personality
Module 10: Late Adulthood
- Physical Development
- Cognitive Development
- Psychosocial Development
- Relationships
Module 11: Death and Dying
- Most Common Causes of Death
- The Process of Dying
- Five Stages of Loss
- Palliative Care and Hospice
- Euthanasia
- Bereavement and Grief
