Human Growth and Development

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  • Course Type CLEP
  • Subject History and Social Sciences
  • Level Introductory
  • Length 4 Weeks
  • Effort 6 hours/Week
  • Institution Modern States

ABOUT THIS COURSE

It covers the fundamentals generally taught in a one-semester introductory course in developmental psychology or human development, including the infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and aging.

Our goal as creators of this course is to prepare you to pass the College Board’s CLEP examination and obtain college credit for free.

“Human Growth and Development” is a completely self-paced course. It has no prerequisites and it is offered entirely for free.

Instructors

  • Norman Rose, Ph.D.

    Santa Rosa Junior College and University Nevada, Reno

Course Overview

Human Growth and Development Course Overview - Modern States

Module Topic Video Length Total pages of required reading
Module 1: Theoretical Perspectives (10%)
00:22:48 total video length
3 total readings		 1.0 Introduction 0:02:35 –
1.1 Evolutionary 0:01:55 –
1.2 Biological 0:02:08 –
1.3 Learning (Behaviorism) 0:03:22 –
1.4 Cognitive Developmental 0:02:50 1+
1.5 Social Cognitive (Social Learning) 0:02:43 1+
1.6 Sociocultural 0:02:18 –
1.7 Ecological 0:02:24 –
1.8 Psychodynamic 0:02:33 1+
Module 2: Research Strategies and Methodology (6%)
00:19:53 total video length
1 total readings		 2.0 Introduction 0:01:47 –
2.1 Experimental 0:03:23 –
2.2 Correlational 0:03:53 –
2.3 Observational 0:01:49 –
2.4 Cross-Sectional 0:01:16 –
2.5 Longitudinal 0:02:03 1+
2.6 Cross Sequential 0:02:44 –
2.7 Case Study 0:02:58 –
Module 3: Biological Development Throughout the Life Span (12%)
00:56:32 total video length
4 total readings		 3.0 Introduction 0:04:55 –
3.1 Heredity, Genetics, and Genetic Testing 0:05:46 –
3.2 Genetic Disorders 0:02:08 –
3.3 Development of the Brain and Nervous System 0:03:17 1+
3.4 Hormonal Influences 0:03:13 –
3.5 Prenatal Influences 0:03:05 –
3.6 Teratogens 0:04:15 –
3.7 Influences of Drugs 0:03:28 –
3.8 Nutritional Influences 0:02:37 –
3.9 Perinatal Influences 0:04:22 1+
3.10 Motor Development 0:04:42 –
3.11 Physical Growth, Maturation, and Aging 0:09:51 1+
3.12 Sexual Maturation 0:04:53 1+
Module 4: Perceptual Development Throughout the Life Span (6%)
00:23:35 total video length
2 total readings		 4.0 Introduction 0:01:14 –
4.1 Sensorimotor Activities 0:05:14 –
4.2 Sensitive Periods 0:03:28 –
4.3 Sensory Deprivation 0:05:12 –
4.4 Habituation 0:03:48 1+
4.5 Sensory Acuity 0:04:39 1+
Module 5: Cognitive Development Throughout the Life Span (12%)
01:24:15 total video length
4 total readings		 5.0 Introduction 0:02:58 –
5.1 Thinking 0:01:57 –
5.2 Jean Piaget’s Cognitive Development Theory 0:24:45 –
5.3 Lev Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Theory 0:06:31 –
5.4 Play 0:05:33 –
5.5 Executive Function 0:07:58 –
5.6 Information Processing 0:02:46 –
5.7 Attention 0:02:32 –
5.8 Memory 0:06:43 1+
5.9 Problem Solving and Planning 0:06:38 –
5.10 Environmental Influences 0:04:47 1+
5.11 Expertise 0:04:46 1+
5.12 Wisdom 0:06:21 1+
Module 6: Language Development (8%)
00:30:26 total video length
1 total readings		 6.0 Introduction 0:01:33 1+
6.1 Vocalization and Sound 0:06:15 –
6.2 Language and Thought 0:03:32 –
6.3 Development of Syntax 0:04:29 –
6.4 Semantic Development 0:03:46 –
6.5 Pragmatics 0:03:27 –
6.6 Environmental, Cultural, and Genetic Influences 0:04:17 –
6.7 Bilingualism 0:03:07 –
Module 7: Intelligence Throughout the Life Span (6%)
00:28:52 total video length
2 total readings		 7.0 Introduction 0:01:44 –
7.1 Concepts of Intelligence and Creativity 0:07:43 –
7.2 Developmental Stability and Change 0:03:36 –
7.3 Heredity and Environment 0:03:03 –
7.4 Reaction Range 0:02:43 1+
7.5 Intelligence Tests 0:05:38 –
7.6 Giftedness 0:04:25 1+
Module 8: Social Development Throughout the Life Span (12%)
01:04:47 total video length
5 total readings		 8.0 Introduction 0:02:17 –
8.1 Attachment 0:07:15 –
8.2 Self 0:03:40 1+
8.3 Social Cognition 0:05:59 –
8.4 Social Learning and Modeling 0:06:17 –
8.5 Gender 0:07:01 –
8.6 Interpersonal Relationships 0:07:37 –
8.7 Moral Development 0:08:36 1+
8.8 Prosocial Behavior 0:03:29 1+
8.9 Risk and Resilience 0:05:49 –
8.10 Aggression 0:04:07 1+
8.11 Wellness 0:02:40 1+
Module 9: Family, Home, and Society Throughout the Life Span (8%)
00:53:34 total video length
4 total readings		 9.0 Introduction 0:01:59 –
9.1 Family Structures 0:01:45 –
9.2 Family Relationships 0:03:40 –
9.3 Parenting Styles 0:05:36 –
9.4 Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Perspective 0:07:40 –
9.5 Multicultural Perspectives 0:07:57 1+
9.6 Social and Class Influences 0:05:30 –
9.7 Abuse and Neglect 0:05:58 1+
9.8 Media and Technology 0:07:59 1+
9.9 Death and Dying 0:05:30 1+
Module 10: Personality and Emotion (8%)
01:06:41 total video length
5 total readings		 10.0 Introduction 0:02:09 –
10.1 Temperament 0:03:22 1+
10.2 Development of Emotions 0:06:16 –
10.3 Emotional Expression and Regulation 0:04:21 1+
10.4 Emotional Intelligence 0:09:20 –
10.5 Freud’s Psychodynamic Theory 0:05:54 –
10.6 Erikson’s Psychosocial Theory 0:22:18 1+
10.7 Stability and Change 0:08:21 1+
10.8 Attribution Styles 0:04:40 1+
Module 11: Schooling, Work, and Interventions (6%)
00:55:09 total video length
4 total readings		 11.0 Introduction 0:02:50 –
11.1 Day Care and Preschool 0:05:10 –
11.2 Applications of Developmental Principles 0:09:04 –
11.3 Operant Conditioning 0:07:52 1+
11.4 Learning Styles 0:04:11 –
11.5 Intervention Programs and Services 0:06:01 –
11.6 Occupational Development 0:06:45 –
11.7 Facilitation of Role Transitions 0:04:45 1+
11.8 Retirement 0:04:33 1+
11.9 Elder Care 0:03:58 1+
Module 12: Developmental Psychopathology (6%)
00:32:25 total video length
2 total readings		 12.0 Introduction 0:01:27 –
12.1 Chronic Illnesses and Physical Disabilities 0:03:20 –
12.2 Intellectual Disability 0:02:36 –
12.3 Cognitive Disorders, including Dementia 0:04:06 –
12.4 Trauma-Based Syndromes 0:02:31 –
12.5 Autism Spectrum Disorders 0:02:55 –
12.6 Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder 0:02:11 –
12.7 Learning Disabilities 0:02:45 1+
12.8 Asocial Behavior, Phobias, and Obsessions 0:04:51 –
12.9 Antisocial Behavior 0:01:40 –
12.10 Anxiety and Mood Disorders 0:04:03 1+

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