Santrock’s Essentials of Life-Span Development, 4e
Instructor’s Manual
Chapter 1: Introduction
Learning Objectives
Learning Objective 1: Discuss the distinctive features of a life-span perspective on
development.
A. Discuss the importance of studying life-span development.
B. Discuss the characteristics of the life-span perspective.
C. Discuss some of the contemporary concerns of the life-span perspective.
Learning Objective 2: Identify the most important processes, periods, and issues in
development.
A. Define and identify biological, cognitive, and socioemotional processes.
B. Define and identify the eight periods of development.
C. Discuss four conceptions of age.
D. Discuss three major issues about the nature of human development.
Learning Objective 3: Describe the main theories of human development.
A. Discuss the psychoanalytic theories of Freud and Erikson.
B. Discuss three cognitive theories.
,C. Discuss behavioral and social cognitive theories.
D. Discuss ethological theory.
E. Discuss Bronfenbrenner’s ecological theory.
F. Discuss the eclectic theoretical orientation.
Learning Objective 4: Describe the methods developmental researchers use to collect data
and the advantages and disadvantages of each.
A. Explain the methods for collecting data.
B. Describe descriptive, correlational, and experimental research designs.
C. Discuss issues related to age and time span in lifespan research.
D. Describe the guidelines for conducting ethical research.
, Overview of Resources
Chapter Outline Resources You Can Use
The Life-Span Perspective Learning Objective 1: Discuss the distinctive features
of a life-span perspective on development
The Importance of Studying Life-Span Lecture Suggestion 1: Traditional Versus Life-Span
Development Approach to the Study of Development
Personal Application 1: Who Are You?
Characteristics of the Life-Span Perspective Personal Application 2: What Do You Want to Know?
Research Project 1: Answering Questions About
Development
Contemporary Concerns in Life-Span
Development Research Project 2: Monitoring Contemporary Concerns
in the Media
The Nature of Development Learning Objective 2: Identify the most important
processes, periods, and issues in development.
Biological, Cognitive, and Socioemotional Lecture Suggestion 2: The Concept of Development and
Processes Interaction
Classroom Activity 1: Ice Breaker
Periods of Development Classroom Activity 2: Life-Span Development Myths
Conceptions of Age Research Project 3: Using Technology to Enhance Out-
of-Class Learning
Developmental Issues
Theories of Development Learning Objective 3: Describe the main theories of
human development.
Psychoanalytic Theories Lecture Suggestion 3: The Concept of Stage in Life-
Span Developmental Psychology
, Lecture Suggestion 4: Applying Uri Bronfenbrenner’s
Theory
Cognitive Theories
~Classroom Activity 3: Theoretical Perspectives
~Classroom Activity 4: Psychological Theories and
Behavioral and Social Cognitive Theories Methods and Everyday Information
Personal Application 3: Erik Erikson and You
Ethological Theory Personal Application 4: Do I Look like a Pigeon?
Ecological Theory
An Eclectic Theoretical Orientation
Research in Life-Span Development Learning Objective 4: Describe the methods
developmental researchers use to collect data and the
advantages and disadvantages of each.
Methods for Collecting Data Lecture Suggestion 5: Important Topics Concerning
Research Methodology
Lecture Suggestion 6: Understanding Correlational
Research Designs Research
~Classroom Activity 5: Design a Study: Descriptive,
Correlational, and Experimental Research
Time Span of Research
~Classroom Activity 6: Observations—Easier Said than
Done
Conducting Ethical Research
LResearch Project 1: Parent–Child Interaction
LResearch Project 2: Journal Article Critique
Review Classroom Activity 7: Critical-Thinking Multiple-
Choice Questions and Answers
Classroom Activity 8: Critical-Thinking Essay
Questions and Suggestions for Helping Students
Instructor’s Manual
Chapter 1: Introduction
Learning Objectives
Learning Objective 1: Discuss the distinctive features of a life-span perspective on
development.
A. Discuss the importance of studying life-span development.
B. Discuss the characteristics of the life-span perspective.
C. Discuss some of the contemporary concerns of the life-span perspective.
Learning Objective 2: Identify the most important processes, periods, and issues in
development.
A. Define and identify biological, cognitive, and socioemotional processes.
B. Define and identify the eight periods of development.
C. Discuss four conceptions of age.
D. Discuss three major issues about the nature of human development.
Learning Objective 3: Describe the main theories of human development.
A. Discuss the psychoanalytic theories of Freud and Erikson.
B. Discuss three cognitive theories.
,C. Discuss behavioral and social cognitive theories.
D. Discuss ethological theory.
E. Discuss Bronfenbrenner’s ecological theory.
F. Discuss the eclectic theoretical orientation.
Learning Objective 4: Describe the methods developmental researchers use to collect data
and the advantages and disadvantages of each.
A. Explain the methods for collecting data.
B. Describe descriptive, correlational, and experimental research designs.
C. Discuss issues related to age and time span in lifespan research.
D. Describe the guidelines for conducting ethical research.
, Overview of Resources
Chapter Outline Resources You Can Use
The Life-Span Perspective Learning Objective 1: Discuss the distinctive features
of a life-span perspective on development
The Importance of Studying Life-Span Lecture Suggestion 1: Traditional Versus Life-Span
Development Approach to the Study of Development
Personal Application 1: Who Are You?
Characteristics of the Life-Span Perspective Personal Application 2: What Do You Want to Know?
Research Project 1: Answering Questions About
Development
Contemporary Concerns in Life-Span
Development Research Project 2: Monitoring Contemporary Concerns
in the Media
The Nature of Development Learning Objective 2: Identify the most important
processes, periods, and issues in development.
Biological, Cognitive, and Socioemotional Lecture Suggestion 2: The Concept of Development and
Processes Interaction
Classroom Activity 1: Ice Breaker
Periods of Development Classroom Activity 2: Life-Span Development Myths
Conceptions of Age Research Project 3: Using Technology to Enhance Out-
of-Class Learning
Developmental Issues
Theories of Development Learning Objective 3: Describe the main theories of
human development.
Psychoanalytic Theories Lecture Suggestion 3: The Concept of Stage in Life-
Span Developmental Psychology
, Lecture Suggestion 4: Applying Uri Bronfenbrenner’s
Theory
Cognitive Theories
~Classroom Activity 3: Theoretical Perspectives
~Classroom Activity 4: Psychological Theories and
Behavioral and Social Cognitive Theories Methods and Everyday Information
Personal Application 3: Erik Erikson and You
Ethological Theory Personal Application 4: Do I Look like a Pigeon?
Ecological Theory
An Eclectic Theoretical Orientation
Research in Life-Span Development Learning Objective 4: Describe the methods
developmental researchers use to collect data and the
advantages and disadvantages of each.
Methods for Collecting Data Lecture Suggestion 5: Important Topics Concerning
Research Methodology
Lecture Suggestion 6: Understanding Correlational
Research Designs Research
~Classroom Activity 5: Design a Study: Descriptive,
Correlational, and Experimental Research
Time Span of Research
~Classroom Activity 6: Observations—Easier Said than
Done
Conducting Ethical Research
LResearch Project 1: Parent–Child Interaction
LResearch Project 2: Journal Article Critique
Review Classroom Activity 7: Critical-Thinking Multiple-
Choice Questions and Answers
Classroom Activity 8: Critical-Thinking Essay
Questions and Suggestions for Helping Students
