PSY-102 General Psychology
Topic 3 – Development Across the Lifespan
Research and Development Brochure Worksheet
**This assignment contains two parts. Part I consists of completing the research necessary
to complete the assignment and Part II is to support your exploration of developmental
stages through the lifespan. **
Part I: Research
Background: As mentioned in Topic 1, conducting research can be overwhelming! Throughout
this course and throughout your entire academic career, you will be asked to read, evaluate,
synthesize, and present information to demonstrate your understanding of the content, justify
your answers, and to speak authoritatively on issues that may differ from your personal beliefs.
The study of psychology requires the ability to maintain neutrality and uphold the ethics and
standards set forth for interacting and learning within an academic setting.
Goal: To build upon skills in Topics 1 and 2 support the development of research skills.
Directions: Use the GCU library to locate an article on one of the following developmental
stages: Prenatal, Infancy, Childhood, Adolescence, Early Adulthood, Adulthood, or Aging
Adulthood. Address the components below within your assignment. Use the resources below to
support this activity.
Please refer to the Topic 1 resource Library Guides, for APA examples.
Gather the below information
Article Title
Authors Year Published Publisher/Journal Name
Expanding context in the De France, 2021 American Psychological
role of emotion regulation Kalee, Evans, Association
in mental health: How Gary W
socioeconomic status
(SES) and developmental
stage matter.
Copy and Paste APA Reference:
De France, K., & Evans, G. W. (2021). Expanding context in the role of emotion regulation in mental
health: How socioeconomic status (SES) and developmental stage matter. Emotion, 21(4), 772–782.
https://doi-org.lopes.idm.oclc.org/10.1037/emo0000743
© 2022. Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved.
Topic 3 – Development Across the Lifespan
Research and Development Brochure Worksheet
**This assignment contains two parts. Part I consists of completing the research necessary
to complete the assignment and Part II is to support your exploration of developmental
stages through the lifespan. **
Part I: Research
Background: As mentioned in Topic 1, conducting research can be overwhelming! Throughout
this course and throughout your entire academic career, you will be asked to read, evaluate,
synthesize, and present information to demonstrate your understanding of the content, justify
your answers, and to speak authoritatively on issues that may differ from your personal beliefs.
The study of psychology requires the ability to maintain neutrality and uphold the ethics and
standards set forth for interacting and learning within an academic setting.
Goal: To build upon skills in Topics 1 and 2 support the development of research skills.
Directions: Use the GCU library to locate an article on one of the following developmental
stages: Prenatal, Infancy, Childhood, Adolescence, Early Adulthood, Adulthood, or Aging
Adulthood. Address the components below within your assignment. Use the resources below to
support this activity.
Please refer to the Topic 1 resource Library Guides, for APA examples.
Gather the below information
Article Title
Authors Year Published Publisher/Journal Name
Expanding context in the De France, 2021 American Psychological
role of emotion regulation Kalee, Evans, Association
in mental health: How Gary W
socioeconomic status
(SES) and developmental
stage matter.
Copy and Paste APA Reference:
De France, K., & Evans, G. W. (2021). Expanding context in the role of emotion regulation in mental
health: How socioeconomic status (SES) and developmental stage matter. Emotion, 21(4), 772–782.
https://doi-org.lopes.idm.oclc.org/10.1037/emo0000743
© 2022. Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved.
