Developmental Psychology Concepts

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Continuous development

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A concept in developmental psychology that suggests development is a gradual, continuous process.

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Discontinuous development

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A concept in developmental psychology that suggests development occurs in distinct stages.

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Nature and nurture

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A debate in psychology regarding the relative importance of genetics (nature) and environment (nurture) in determining behavior and development.

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Cross-sectional design

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A research method in developmental psychology that compares different age groups at a single point in time.

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Enduring themes

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Recurring issues or topics that persist throughout the study of developmental psychology.

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Stability and change

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A concept in developmental psychology that examines which traits remain stable and which change over time.

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Developmental psychology

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The scientific study of how and why human beings change over the course of their life.

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Longitudinal design

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A research method in developmental psychology that studies the same individuals over an extended period of time.