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Kail & Cavanaugh, Human Development 9e, Chapter 1: The Study of Human
Development
Table of Contents
Purpose and Perspective of the Chapter..................................................................................... 2
Supplements .................................................................................................................. 2
Chapter Objectives ........................................................................................................................ 2
Complete List of Chapter Activities and Assessments ............................................................... 3
Key Terms ....................................................................................................................................... 3
What's New in This Chapter .......................................................................................................... 6
Chapter Outline ............................................................................................................................. 7
Instructional Goals and Teaching Summaries .......................................................................... 12
Discussion Questions .................................................................................................................. 13
Additional Notes, Activities, and Assignments .......................................................................... 15
Additional Notes ...................................................................................................................................... 15
Activities and Assignments ...................................................................................................................... 18
Additional Resources................................................................................................................... 21
External Videos or Playlist ....................................................................................................................... 21
Internet Resources .................................................................................................................................. 22
Primary Sources....................................................................................................................................... 22
Appendix ...................................................................................................................................... 23
Generic Rubrics ....................................................................................................................................... 23
Standard Writing Rubric .......................................................................................................................... 23
Standard Discussion Rubric ..................................................................................................................... 24
Handout 1-1: Research Design ................................................................................................................ 25
Handout 1-2: Analyzing a Research Article.............................................................................................. 26
Handout 1-3: Developmental Theories ................................................................................................... 27
Handout 1-3: Developmental Theories Answer Key ................................................................................ 28
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,Purpose and Perspective of the Chapter
Chapter 1 defines the study of human development and establishes it as the
multidisciplinary study of how people change and how they remain the same over time.
Beginning in this chapter and reappearing in subsequent chapters, students will read about
three recurring issues in human development: (1) nature versus nurture; (2) continuity
versus discontinuity; and (3) universal versus context-specific development. Because of the
influence of nature and nurture on everything human, and the continuing debate regarding
the influence of genetics versus environment on development, the authors have expanded
this discussion. They also introduce readers to the biopsychosocial framework, which
focuses on the four interactive forces that influence human development across the life
span: biological forces, psychological forces, sociocultural forces, and life-cycle forces. The
second part of Chapter 1 focuses on the developmental theories used in life-span research
to help us address the “whys” for development. Although there are no truly comprehensive
theories of human development, five general perspectives influence current research:
psychodynamic theory, learning theory, cognitive theory, ecological and systems theory,
and the life-span/selective optimization with compensation/life-course perspective. The
latter part of the chapter focuses on conducting the developmental research and the
various research methods used. The chapter ends with a discussion regarding the
responsibilities of researchers in conducting ethical research and in communicating results
from research findings. The authors also highlight the importance of research results in
driving public policy.
Supplements
The following product-level supplements provide additional information that may help you
in preparing your course. They are available in the Instructor Resource Center.
• Educator Guide (describes MindTap activities)
• PowerPoints (provides text-based lectures and presentations)
• Test Bank (contains assessment questions and problems)
• Guide to Teaching Online (provides information on how to teach virtually)
Chapter Objectives
The following objectives are addressed in this chapter:
1.1 Identify issues and biopsychosocial forces in the study of life-span development.
1.2 Describe the theories used in the study of life-span psychology.
1.3 Describe the scientific methods used to conduct research in life-span
development.
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website, in whole or in part.
, Complete List of Chapter Activities and Assessments
For additional guidance, refer to the Teaching Online Guide.
Chapter Objective PPT Slide Activity/Assessment Duration
1.1 Identify issues 2 Icebreaker: Think, Pair, 5–10 minutes
and biopsychosocial and Share
forces in the study of
life-span
9 Think, Pair, and Share 5–10 minutes
development
Activity: Your Experiences
1.2 Describe the 15 Discussion Activity: 10–15 minutes
theories used in the Erikson's Psychosocial
study of life-span Theory
psychology
1.3 Describe the 41 Discussion Activity: 5–10 minutes
scientific methods Participating in Research
used to conduct
research in life-span
42 Self-Assessment 10–15 minutes
development
MindTap Activities
Why Does The Study of Human Development Matter to Me?
Concept Clip: General Theories of Human Development
Mastery Training
Adaptive Test Prep
Research Application Activity: Developmental Theories
Chapter 1 Quiz
[return to top]
Key Terms
biological forces (7): All genetic and healthrelated factors that affect development
biopsychosocial framework (8): Useful way to organize the biological, psychological, and
sociocultural forces on human development
chronosystem (18): The changes and continuities that occur over the life span that
influence development
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website, in whole or in part.
Kail & Cavanaugh, Human Development 9e, Chapter 1: The Study of Human
Development
Table of Contents
Purpose and Perspective of the Chapter..................................................................................... 2
Supplements .................................................................................................................. 2
Chapter Objectives ........................................................................................................................ 2
Complete List of Chapter Activities and Assessments ............................................................... 3
Key Terms ....................................................................................................................................... 3
What's New in This Chapter .......................................................................................................... 6
Chapter Outline ............................................................................................................................. 7
Instructional Goals and Teaching Summaries .......................................................................... 12
Discussion Questions .................................................................................................................. 13
Additional Notes, Activities, and Assignments .......................................................................... 15
Additional Notes ...................................................................................................................................... 15
Activities and Assignments ...................................................................................................................... 18
Additional Resources................................................................................................................... 21
External Videos or Playlist ....................................................................................................................... 21
Internet Resources .................................................................................................................................. 22
Primary Sources....................................................................................................................................... 22
Appendix ...................................................................................................................................... 23
Generic Rubrics ....................................................................................................................................... 23
Standard Writing Rubric .......................................................................................................................... 23
Standard Discussion Rubric ..................................................................................................................... 24
Handout 1-1: Research Design ................................................................................................................ 25
Handout 1-2: Analyzing a Research Article.............................................................................................. 26
Handout 1-3: Developmental Theories ................................................................................................... 27
Handout 1-3: Developmental Theories Answer Key ................................................................................ 28
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website, in whole or in part.
,Purpose and Perspective of the Chapter
Chapter 1 defines the study of human development and establishes it as the
multidisciplinary study of how people change and how they remain the same over time.
Beginning in this chapter and reappearing in subsequent chapters, students will read about
three recurring issues in human development: (1) nature versus nurture; (2) continuity
versus discontinuity; and (3) universal versus context-specific development. Because of the
influence of nature and nurture on everything human, and the continuing debate regarding
the influence of genetics versus environment on development, the authors have expanded
this discussion. They also introduce readers to the biopsychosocial framework, which
focuses on the four interactive forces that influence human development across the life
span: biological forces, psychological forces, sociocultural forces, and life-cycle forces. The
second part of Chapter 1 focuses on the developmental theories used in life-span research
to help us address the “whys” for development. Although there are no truly comprehensive
theories of human development, five general perspectives influence current research:
psychodynamic theory, learning theory, cognitive theory, ecological and systems theory,
and the life-span/selective optimization with compensation/life-course perspective. The
latter part of the chapter focuses on conducting the developmental research and the
various research methods used. The chapter ends with a discussion regarding the
responsibilities of researchers in conducting ethical research and in communicating results
from research findings. The authors also highlight the importance of research results in
driving public policy.
Supplements
The following product-level supplements provide additional information that may help you
in preparing your course. They are available in the Instructor Resource Center.
• Educator Guide (describes MindTap activities)
• PowerPoints (provides text-based lectures and presentations)
• Test Bank (contains assessment questions and problems)
• Guide to Teaching Online (provides information on how to teach virtually)
Chapter Objectives
The following objectives are addressed in this chapter:
1.1 Identify issues and biopsychosocial forces in the study of life-span development.
1.2 Describe the theories used in the study of life-span psychology.
1.3 Describe the scientific methods used to conduct research in life-span
development.
© 2023 Cengage. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible 2
website, in whole or in part.
, Complete List of Chapter Activities and Assessments
For additional guidance, refer to the Teaching Online Guide.
Chapter Objective PPT Slide Activity/Assessment Duration
1.1 Identify issues 2 Icebreaker: Think, Pair, 5–10 minutes
and biopsychosocial and Share
forces in the study of
life-span
9 Think, Pair, and Share 5–10 minutes
development
Activity: Your Experiences
1.2 Describe the 15 Discussion Activity: 10–15 minutes
theories used in the Erikson's Psychosocial
study of life-span Theory
psychology
1.3 Describe the 41 Discussion Activity: 5–10 minutes
scientific methods Participating in Research
used to conduct
research in life-span
42 Self-Assessment 10–15 minutes
development
MindTap Activities
Why Does The Study of Human Development Matter to Me?
Concept Clip: General Theories of Human Development
Mastery Training
Adaptive Test Prep
Research Application Activity: Developmental Theories
Chapter 1 Quiz
[return to top]
Key Terms
biological forces (7): All genetic and healthrelated factors that affect development
biopsychosocial framework (8): Useful way to organize the biological, psychological, and
sociocultural forces on human development
chronosystem (18): The changes and continuities that occur over the life span that
influence development
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website, in whole or in part.
