Change is inevitable. As humans, we constantly grow throughout our lifespans, from conception to death (or 'womb to tomb'). The field of developmental psychology explores the physical, cognitive, ...

Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW Key Takeaways Child development theories help explain how children grow socially, emotionally, ...

The term developmental relationship may be new to you. If it is, the latest research will shed light on why it’s important to view relationships with young people through a developmental lens and how ...

An empirical longitudinal study tracked the emergence of empathic concern in children. Children exhibit empathic concern at about 18 months. In an LMU study, the facial expressions, gestures, or ...

A PhD in Applied Developmental Psychology will allow you to conduct empirical research aimed to improve the lives of others. You will be able to apply technical knowledge learned to real-world ...

The Ideal Self, or the best possible version of oneself in the future has long been recognized as a salient force for a purposeful and positive life in philosophy. Recent research in the field of ...

In recent years, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and other international initiatives have advanced the global assessment ...