IX. Developmental Psychology (7–9%)
Developmental psychology deals with the behavior of organisms from conception to death and examines the
processes that contribute to behavioral change throughout the life span. The major areas of emphasis in the
course are prenatal development, motor development, socialization, cognitive development, adolescence, and
adulthood. AP students in psychology should be able to do the following:
1. Discuss the interaction of nature and nurture (including cultural variations) in the determination of
behavior.
2. Explain the process of conception and gestation, including factors that influence successful fetal
development (e.g., nutrition, illness, substance abuse).
3. Discuss maturation of motor skills.
4. Describe the influence of temperament and other social factors on attachment and appropriate
socialization.
5. Explain the maturation of cognitive abilities (e.g., Piaget’s stages, information processing).
6. Compare and contrast models of moral development (e.g., Kohlberg, Gilligan).
7. Discuss maturational challenges in adolescence, including related family conflicts.
8. Explain how parenting styles influence development.
9. Characterize the development of decisions related to intimacy as people mature.
10. Predict the physical and cognitive changes that emerge as people age, including steps that can be taken
to maximize function.
11. Describe how sex and gender influence socialization and other aspects of development.
12. Identify key contributors in developmental psychology (e.g., Mary Ainsworth, Albert Bandura, Diana
Baumrind, Erik Erikson, Sigmund Freud, Carol Gilligan, Harry Harlow, Lawrence Kohlberg, Konrad
Lorenz, Jean Piaget, and Lev Vygotsky).
Day 1
Day 2
Introduction to
Development Unit
Review Objectives
Assignments List
Crash Course:
The Growth of Knowledge
Adolescence
Monkeys and Morality
Theories of Development: lecture
and handout
10 Minutes to Teach Intro
Group Norms set, brainstorm,
research
Day 4
Work Day
Presentations
DUE: 40 Studies, Genie
questions
“10 Minutes to Teach”
Presentations (see scoring rubric)
Complete CONCEPT MAP.
Computer lab—work day
DUE: summary (10 points)
Have the following checked off
w/Mrs. Phillips before end of day:
 Questions
 Objectives
 Plan of presentation
 Vocabulary list
Day 5
FRQ (in class)
DUE: Concept Map
FRQ in class
Review for exam
Day 3
Development Activities
Case Studies analysis
40 Studies:
St. Harlow, St. Piaget, Kohlberg,
Langer and Rodin, ‘Genie’ &
Oxana case studies, TBD
Development Activity: TBD
Day 6
MC TEST
DUE: Vocabulary
Test corrections (see Mrs. P’s
calendar for makeups)
TASK: 10 MINUTES TO TEACH (DEVELOPMENT)
1. Learn about the concept (and sub-concepts) assigned to you.
2. Individually create a 1 page summary that proves understanding of the topic you’ve been
assigned (due "day 2 of unit": 1/28-A, 1/29-B)
3. Identify which objectives t hat applies to your topic, list them in the box provided.
4. Create 1 Level 3 question pre objective
5. Identify all vocabulary that applies to your topic; integrate it into your 10 minute teaching time.
6. Create a 10 minute lesson w/in your group that will teach your classmates about the
components of your topic, keeping in mind your objectives, theories/theorists. Ask yourself
“will they be able to complete their concept map?” “will they have a deeper, psychological
understanding of my topic through my lesson?”
Grading Rubric
Total
/40
Written
summary
Objectives
Leveled
questions &
vocabulary
Presentation
preparation
(10)
(5)
(5)
(5)
10 min of teaching:
(extra credit will
be given for any
group that does
NOT do a
PowerPoint etc.)
(15)
Group
Stage
1.
Birth-2
List who is responsible for which subtopic in your group
below.
Physical: Norwood, Demps
Cognitive:
Moral:
Social:
Physical: Bleisner, Acuff, Geddy, Logan
2.
2-7
Cognitive:
Moral:
Social:
Physical:Sabrina, Krizyanya, Aidan
3.
7-11
Cognitive:
Moral:
Social:
Physical: Danielle, Mel, Lindsey
4.
11 & up
Cognitive:
Moral:
Social:
Physical: Conner, Bryce
5.
Cognitive:
Early
adult (20- Moral:
39)
Social:
Physical: Diaz, Connor, Andrew, Tyler
6.
Midlife
(40-59)
Cognitive:
Moral:
Social:
Objectives
Physical: Hannah, Sarina, Nathan
7.
Old Age
(60+)
Cognitive:
Moral:
Social:
Erikson: Cherelle, Alec, Marie, Zach
8.
Theories
and
theorists
Piaget:
Kohlberg:
Vygotsky:
Freud (Psycho-sexual Theory of development):
Grading Rubric
Name
Written
summary
Objectives
Leveled
questions &
vocabulary
Presentation
preparation
(10)
(5)
(5)
(5)
10 min of teaching:
(extra credit will
be given for any
group that does
NOT do a
PowerPoint prez)
(15)