Analyse key approaches to the study of lifespan development • Compare the historical and modern academic study of human development
There are many ways a psychologist can study topics of interest. Psychologists’ likes and dislikes do not determine those approaches that survive, however research does. In this Discussion, you analyse key approaches to the study of lifespan development and compare historical and modern approaches to the study of human development. In order to prepare for this Discussion, review this week’s Learning Resources. Initial Response To complete this Initial Response: By (Monday) 13 Jan 2020 Post your response to the following: • What is the relationship between developmental psychology and lifespan development? • Provide a brief analysis of how one aspect of developmental psychology was studied historically, compared to how it is studied today. • What might contribute to changing views in the study of developmental psychology? • Be sure to support all other reasoning using the Learning Resources and/or your own research. Cite your sources using the APA Referencing Style.