
4 weeks / 6 hours per week
Free
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.
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How is this course organized?
This course is organized into twelve major modules that contain short video lessons, exercises and reading.
All of the course material has been released at once so you can complete it anytime.
What do I need to pass the CLEP exam?
You need to demonstrate an understanding of the major theories and research related to the broad categories of physical development, cognitive development, and social development.
The exam contains approximately 90 questions to be answered in 90 minutes. Please examine our syllabus.
How does this course differ from other CLEP textbooks and traditional courses?
This online course includes a carefully structured series of video lectures and exercises taught by a top quality university professor.

Outline
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1. Theoretical Perspectives
1.0 Introduction to Theoretical Perspectives
1.5 Social Cognitive (Social Learning)
1.9 Readings
2. Research Strategies and Methodology
2.0 Introduction to Research Strategies and Methodology
2.8 Readings
3. Biological Development Throughout the Life Span
3.0 Introduction to Biological Development Throughout the Life Span
3.1 Heredity, Genetics, and Genetic Testing
3.3 Development of the Brain and Nervous System
3.11 Physical Growth, Maturation, and Aging
3.13 Readings
4. Perceptual Development Throughout the Life Span
4.0 Introduction to Perceptual Development Throughout the Life Span
4.6 Readings
5. Cognitive Development Throughout the Life Span
5.0 Introduction to Cognitive Development Throughout the Life Span
5.2 Piaget’s Cognitive Development Theory
5.3 Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Theory
5.9 Problem Solving and Planning
5.13 Readings
6. Language Development
6.0 Introduction to Language Development
6.6 Environmental, Cultural, and Genetic Influences
6.8 Readings
7. Intelligence Throughout the Life Span
7.0 Introduction to Intelligence Throughout the Life Span
7.1 Concepts of Intelligence and Creativity
7.2 Developmental Stability and Change
7.7 Readings
8. Social Development Throughout the Life Span
8.0 Introduction to Social Development Throughout the Life Span
8.4 Social Learning and Modeling
8.6 Interpersonal Relationships
8.12 Readings
9. Family, Home, and Society Throughout the Life Span
9.0 Introduction to Family, Home, and Society Throughout the Life Span
9.4 Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Perspective
9.5 Multicultural Perspectives
9.6 Social and Class Influences
9.10 Readings
10. Personality and Emotion
10.0 Introduction to Personality and Emotion
10.3 Emotional Expression and Regulation
10.5 Freud’s Psychodynamic Theory
10.6 Erikson’s Psychosocial Theory
10.9 Readings
11. Schooling, Work, and Interventions
11.0 Introduction to Schooling, Work, and Interventions
11.2 Applications of Developmental Principles
11.5 Intervention Programs and Services
11.7 Facilitation of Role Transitions
11.10 Readings
12. Developmental Psychopathology
12.0 Introduction to Developmental Psychopathology
12.1 Chronic Illnesses and Physical Disabilities
12.3 Cognitive Disorders, Including Dementia
12.5 Autism Spectrum Disorders
12.6 Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
12.8 Asocial Behavior, Phobias, and Obsessions
12.10 Anxiety and Mood Disorders
12.11 Readings
Sample CLEP Questions
Questions 1 - 15
Questions 16 - 30
Questions 31 - 45
Questions 46 - 60
Questions 61 - 75
Questions 76 - 90
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