M01 Learning Objectives

1. Examine the fundamental issues of development scholars addressed throughout history. 
2. Examine the biopsychosocial framework.
3. Identify how neuroscience enhances our understanding of human development. 
4. Explain what is a developmental theory. 
5. Examine the different theories of development, such as biological and cognitive views. 
6. Identify the major tenets of life-span and life-course theories.
7. Explore research designs are used to study human development. 
8. Examine how researchers integrate results from multiple studies.
9. Identify ethics in psychology 
10. Explain how research is used and convey, even influencing public policy.