Introduction to Developmental Psychology

🚀 Introduction to Developmental Psychology: A Lifespan Journey 🌱

Welcome to our enlightening journey into the world of human development! This course, guided by the expertise of Glory Boyadzhiev, is meticulously crafted to unravel the complexities of mental growth throughout a person's life. 🧠✨

Course Overview:

In this comprehensive course, we delve into the intricate processes of developmental psychology. You will explore:

• The Foundations of Research: Understand the subject, tasks, and methods in developmental psychology research.

• Attachment Theory: Discover the basic concepts and styles of attachment as proposed by Mary Ainsworth and others.

• Moral Development: Examine Lawrence Kohlberg's stages of moral development within the personality.

• Freud's Psychosexual Stages: Gain insight into Freud's theories on early childhood development.

• Erik Erikson's Stages: Learn about the influential stages of psychosocial development across the lifespan.

• Jean Piaget's Cognitive Development: Explore Piaget's groundbreaking stages of cognitive development in children.

• Theories of Aging: Investigate theories on adaptation to aging and personal transformation through life phases.

• Humanistic Tradition: Examine Charlotte Bühler's approach to the study of individual life paths.

• Daniel Levinson's Life Structure: Understand the evolution of an individual's life structure during early adulthood and beyond.

• Romantic Relationships: Analyze the dynamics that govern romantic partnerships.

• Marital Satisfaction: Explore predictable crises in family life cycle stages.

• Lifepath Theories: Dive into Roger Gould's concepts on retirement and mature consciousness evolution.

Learning Objectives:

• To comprehend the key theories, research methodologies, and findings in developmental psychology. 📚
• To apply a holistic approach to understanding human behavior across the lifespan.
• To analyze and integrate knowledge from various perspectives in psychology.
• To gain practical insights that can be applied to real-world scenarios.

Course Highlights:

• Expert-Led Learning: Engage with lectures presented by Valentin Boyadzhiev, a distinguished professional in psychology and nutrition.
• Original Course Texts: Access the primary sources of each topic for a deeper understanding.
• Accessible Content: Benefit from a course designed to make complex scientific information understandable and applicable for anyone. 🤝
• Note-Taking Made Easy: With clear, concise lectures, taking notes will be more straightforward than ever before.

Your Instructor:

Valentin Boyadzhiev, our course instructor, brings a wealth of knowledge from his extensive training in nutrition and psychology, including specialized education in psychoanalysis and clinical psychology. His expertise is grounded in real-world applications and a commitment to ethical and holistic practices. 👩‍🎓👨‍🎓

Join Us on This Journey!

Embark on an enlightening adventure through the stages of human development. Sign up now and unlock the secrets of mental growth with our Introduction to Developmental Psychology course. Your journey towards a deeper understanding begins here! 🚀💕

Enroll now and transform your knowledge of human behavior and mental development. Our course is designed to provide you with the tools and insights necessary to appreciate the complexities of life's stages, from early childhood to mature adulthood. Let's unlock the mysteries of developmental psychology together! 🎓✨