Children's psychology encompasses the five stages of child development: newborn, infant, toddler, preschool, and school age. In the past, kids were often viewed simply as "mini-adults." It's only been ...

From birth to death, people are learning, growing, and changing, and developmental psychologists try to understand the "why" and "how" behind the changes people undergo. Developmental psychology is a ...

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 ...