{"id":5971,"date":"2019-08-15T04:06:50","date_gmt":"2019-08-15T04:06:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/wm-lifespandevelopment\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=5971"},"modified":"2024-04-30T19:58:31","modified_gmt":"2024-04-30T19:58:31","slug":"learning-outcomes","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/wm-lifespandevelopment\/chapter\/learning-outcomes\/","title":{"raw":"Learning Outcomes","rendered":"Learning Outcomes"},"content":{"raw":"<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-254\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2025\/2017\/07\/01225024\/outcomes.jpg\" alt=\"icon of a magnifying glass over a list\" width=\"200\" height=\"201\" \/>\r\n\r\nThe content, assignments, and assessments for Lifespan Development are aligned to the following learning outcomes. A full list of course learning outcomes can be viewed here: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1fUnHzGELa7lB_bbjh-YQ_YGOcTbJNDnvMnDS4bdXqSo\/edit#gid=1859986005\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lifespan Development Learning Outcomes<\/a>.\r\n<h2>Module 1: Lifespan Development<\/h2>\r\n<h3>Explain the primary topics of lifespan development and how research is conducted in the field<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Define human development and identify the stages of human development<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Explain the lifespan perspective<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Examine how to do research in lifespan development<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 2: Developmental Theories<\/h2>\r\n<h3>Describe the major developmental theories in lifespan development<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Use psychodynamic theories (like those from Freud and Erikson) to explain development<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Explain key principles of behaviorism and cognitive psychology<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Describe the humanistic, contextual, and evolutionary perspectives of development<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 3: Prenatal Development<\/h2>\r\n<h3>Describe the prenatal development process, including genetics, from the moment of conception through delivery<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Explain the role of genetics in prenatal development<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Explain the main stages of prenatal development<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Describe approaches to childbirth and the labor and delivery process<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 4: Infancy<\/h2>\r\n<h3>Describe human development during infancy<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Describe physical growth and development in infants and toddlers<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Explain cognitive development in infants and toddlers<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Explain emotional and social development during infancy<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 5: Early Childhood<\/h2>\r\n<h3>Describe development during early childhood<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Describe physical changes in early childhood<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Explain cognitive changes in early childhood<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Describe key emotional and social developments of early childhood<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 6: Middle Childhood<\/h2>\r\n<h3>Describe development during middle childhood<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Describe physical development during middle childhood<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Explain changes and advances in cognitive development during middle childhood<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Examine common learning disabilities and other factors related to education during middle childhood<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Explain emotional, social, and moral development during middle childhood<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 7: Adolescence<\/h2>\r\n<h3>Describe the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social changes that occur during adolescence<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Describe the physical changes that occur during puberty and adolescence<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Describe changes in cognitive development and moral reasoning during adolescence<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Describe adolescent identity development and social influences on development<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 8: Early Adulthood<\/h2>\r\n<h3>Describe developmental changes during early adulthood<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Explain developmental tasks and physical changes during early adulthood<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Explain cognitive development in early adulthood<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Explain theories and perspectives on psychosocial development<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Examine relationships in early adulthood<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 9: Middle Adulthood<\/h2>\r\n<h3>Describe development during middle adulthood<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Explain the physiological changes during middle adulthood and their physical and psychological consequences<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Describe cognitive and neurological changes during middle adulthood<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Analyze emotional and social development in middle adulthood<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Explain how relationships are maintained and changed during middle adulthood<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 10: Late 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A full list of course learning outcomes can be viewed here: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1fUnHzGELa7lB_bbjh-YQ_YGOcTbJNDnvMnDS4bdXqSo\/edit#gid=1859986005\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lifespan Development Learning Outcomes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Module 1: Lifespan Development<\/h2>\n<h3>Explain the primary topics of lifespan development and how research is conducted in the field<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Define human development and identify the stages of human development<\/li>\n<li>Explain the lifespan perspective<\/li>\n<li>Examine how to do research in lifespan development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Module 2: Developmental Theories<\/h2>\n<h3>Describe the major developmental theories in lifespan development<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Use psychodynamic theories (like those from Freud and Erikson) to explain development<\/li>\n<li>Explain key principles of behaviorism and cognitive psychology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Describe the humanistic, contextual, and evolutionary perspectives 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childhood<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Module 6: Middle Childhood<\/h2>\n<h3>Describe development during middle childhood<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Describe physical development during middle childhood<\/li>\n<li>Explain changes and advances in cognitive development during middle childhood<\/li>\n<li>Examine common learning disabilities and other factors related to education during middle childhood<\/li>\n<li>Explain emotional, social, and moral development during middle childhood<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Module 7: Adolescence<\/h2>\n<h3>Describe the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social changes that occur during adolescence<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Describe the physical changes that occur during puberty and adolescence<\/li>\n<li>Describe changes in cognitive development and moral reasoning during adolescence<\/li>\n<li>Describe adolescent identity development and social influences on development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Module 8: Early Adulthood<\/h2>\n<h3>Describe developmental changes during early 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