After reading this chapter, the student should be able to address the following:

1. Define and describe lifespan development.



2. Explore how views of lifespan development have changed over time.



3. Discuss the different ways childhood is perceived over the course of history. How did those perceptions affect the treatment of children?



4. Define and explain the biopsychosocial model of development.



5. Examine the influence of culture on development.



6. Define epigenesis and complex interactions with one's culture; generate examples of how an individual might influence and be influenced by his or her environment.



7. Identify and describe four basic developmental issues in lifespan development.



8. Explain the debate of nature versus nurture in the context of reciprocal interaction.



9. Identify and describe the three main research methods.



10. Define and describe the four time variable designs: one-time, one-group; longitudinal; cross-sectional; and sequential studies.



11. List the advantages and disadvantages of each type of data collection technique and time variable design.



12. Compare the strengths and weaknesses of various research methods.



13. Identify the key components and function of a research article.



14. Discuss code of ethics and how it applies to lifespan development studies.



15. Identify key components to a research article.