TED 1200: Module 1

Chapter covers foundational topics and research methods in developmental psychology (aka lifespan development)

Some of the most rewarding experiences in people's lives involve developing and maintaining close relationships. For example,
some of the most significant sources of joy include falling in love, starting a family, being reunited with distant loved ones, and
sharing experiences with close others. And not surprisingly, some of the most painful experiences in people's lives involve
disrupting critical social bonds, such as separation from a spouse, losing a parent, or being abandoned by a loved one.

If you have ever tried to learn a language as an adult, you know just how great of a challenge it is. Despite years of practice,
enrollment in language classes, books, videos, and countless resources, etc., learning a language as an adult is difficult! Now imagine what learning a language must be like for an infant.

Get a head start on your research with search results on development (Prenatal, child, and adolescent) from an academic database.

This book provides a good foundation of key research methods and skills when studying children.

This book gives an in-depth look at observation as a research method. It has chapters on development issues and method use in home and nursery settings.

This book explores the use of visual research methods and young children (early childhood).

This article evaluates using photo interviews to collect data in a research study.

This article illustrates the use of a research method (interviews) and developmental theory to explore a research problem.

Part two of this encyclopedia has information on methods in child development research

Part one of this encyclopedia has information on child development theories.

This book provides general information on developmental theories and examines theories in relation to lifespan stages.

This book explores child development and learning theories in the context of school choice.

This article examines child development theories in early childhood education.