DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY 1
An Overview of Child Psychology
0502B – Prof. Brines Iglesias BS PSCYHOLOGY 1 – 2ND SEM VIDUYA, ARLENETTE L.
TOPIC OVERVIEW know the principles and stages of growth and
I. Introductory Perspective of Child the developmental tasks to expect from each
Psychology and Significance of Child Study stage
a. Definition and Scope of Child Study utilize research and information on child
b. Facts study in caring for children in our society and
II. Theoretical Perspectives of Child address current issues on the welfare of
Development children
a. Behavioral Perspective
b. Organismic Perspective FUN FACTS
c. Psychodynamic Perspective A child’s brain has its most dramatic growth
d. Ethological Perspective period from birth until the age of 5.
e. Ecological Perspective The eyesight of babies is somewhere around
f. Life Span Perspective 20/2400. They can only see clearly about a foot
away. By the time they turn 6 months, they can
INTRODUCTORY PERSPECTIVE OF CHILD see at 20/20.
PSYCHOLOGY AND SIGNIFICANCE OF CHILD Babies should not be given water to drink before
STUDY the age of 6 months old. This is because their
Developmental Psychology bodies cannot yet process water. It would be
scientific approach to explain growth, change, dangerous for them!
and consistency throughout the lifespan. Babies and kids can laugh up to 300 times a day.
how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors change At the age of 5 months, a child recognizes his or
throughout a person’s life – from conception to her name.
old age. Playtime is a very powerful and necessary
describe, explain, and optimize development. learning tool for youngsters.
Children seem to develop best, when they have
DEFINITION AND SCOPE OF CHILD STUDY consistent contact with at least three, supportive
Child Psychology and loving adult influences throughout their life.
scientific study of an individual from prenatal Language is the most difficult thing a child must
beginnings to the early stages of adolescent learn in their early development.
development. A toddler between the ages of 1 and 2 years, will
approximately until 12 years old. gain 2 million new brain connections every
deals with physical growth and maturation; second.
influences of environment to development; Flavor preferences learned in infancy can last for
psycho-social interactions between a child years.
and significant others At the age of 1, kids use both hands equally. As
describe and explain changes in behavior across they grow, they prefer one hand or the other.
the period of childhood About 90% of kids are right-handed.
Significance of Child Study: A curious child may ask 73 questions every day!
understand children’s behavior and its A child’s sense of privacy usually begins around
relation with adult behavior 8–9 years old.
increase knowledge on the process of
development and the conditions conducive
to physical and psychological well-being
facilitate early detection of problems in the
development and help in the prevention of
deviant or atypical behavior
An Overview of Child Psychology
0502B – Prof. Brines Iglesias BS PSCYHOLOGY 1 – 2ND SEM VIDUYA, ARLENETTE L.
TOPIC OVERVIEW know the principles and stages of growth and
I. Introductory Perspective of Child the developmental tasks to expect from each
Psychology and Significance of Child Study stage
a. Definition and Scope of Child Study utilize research and information on child
b. Facts study in caring for children in our society and
II. Theoretical Perspectives of Child address current issues on the welfare of
Development children
a. Behavioral Perspective
b. Organismic Perspective FUN FACTS
c. Psychodynamic Perspective A child’s brain has its most dramatic growth
d. Ethological Perspective period from birth until the age of 5.
e. Ecological Perspective The eyesight of babies is somewhere around
f. Life Span Perspective 20/2400. They can only see clearly about a foot
away. By the time they turn 6 months, they can
INTRODUCTORY PERSPECTIVE OF CHILD see at 20/20.
PSYCHOLOGY AND SIGNIFICANCE OF CHILD Babies should not be given water to drink before
STUDY the age of 6 months old. This is because their
Developmental Psychology bodies cannot yet process water. It would be
scientific approach to explain growth, change, dangerous for them!
and consistency throughout the lifespan. Babies and kids can laugh up to 300 times a day.
how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors change At the age of 5 months, a child recognizes his or
throughout a person’s life – from conception to her name.
old age. Playtime is a very powerful and necessary
describe, explain, and optimize development. learning tool for youngsters.
Children seem to develop best, when they have
DEFINITION AND SCOPE OF CHILD STUDY consistent contact with at least three, supportive
Child Psychology and loving adult influences throughout their life.
scientific study of an individual from prenatal Language is the most difficult thing a child must
beginnings to the early stages of adolescent learn in their early development.
development. A toddler between the ages of 1 and 2 years, will
approximately until 12 years old. gain 2 million new brain connections every
deals with physical growth and maturation; second.
influences of environment to development; Flavor preferences learned in infancy can last for
psycho-social interactions between a child years.
and significant others At the age of 1, kids use both hands equally. As
describe and explain changes in behavior across they grow, they prefer one hand or the other.
the period of childhood About 90% of kids are right-handed.
Significance of Child Study: A curious child may ask 73 questions every day!
understand children’s behavior and its A child’s sense of privacy usually begins around
relation with adult behavior 8–9 years old.
increase knowledge on the process of
development and the conditions conducive
to physical and psychological well-being
facilitate early detection of problems in the
development and help in the prevention of
deviant or atypical behavior
