In the last two decades of the twentieth century, communication scholars began to adopt a perspective that recognizes the dynamic and evolving nature of behavior. Termed “developmental” or “life-span” communication, this approach mirrors its sister disciplines, psychology and sociology, in the study of change across time. Communication scholars became interested in this perspective after the
In the context of sport, developmental histories provide information on an athlete’s career with respect to practice activities related to their primary sport. In studies of elite athlete development, researchers have used carefully designed questionnaires or interview methods to ascertain information about the routes to success in sport. Methods for obtaining developmental histories vary with
The field of developmental disorders has experienced multiple scientific and social changes in the last decade. Many changes involve the perception of disabilities and have been referred to by Dennis Harper as a shift in paradigms. Some of these changes in the definition of developmental and learning disorders have resulted in changes in societal responses
This article explores the critical role of school psychologists in understanding and addressing developmental milestones across the lifespan of students. Beginning with early childhood, it examines cognitive, social, emotional, and physical milestones, delving into the challenges and opportunities faced by school psychologists in supporting these formative years. Moving into elementary and middle school, the article
The principle of developmental direction, one of Gesell’s five principles of maturation, assumes that development is not random but proceeds in an ordered and orderly fashion. The fact that development systematically proceeds from the head to the toes is a good example of how at any point a developmental trend will be more advanced in
The 9 months that precedes the birth of every child involves an amazing process. From the moment an egg is fertilized to the birth of an infant, so many complicated steps have occurred. In each step, there are many chances for errors to happen. Yet the surprise is not the number of children born with
A development quotient (DQ), most frequently used with infants or preschool children, is a numerical indicator of a child’s growth to maturity across a range of psychosocial competencies. Typically, these include areas such as personal social development, attention span, expressive and receptive language, visuoperceptual skills, fine and gross motor skills, and initiative and independence, together
Developmental counseling and therapy (DCT) is a counseling approach developed by Allen Ivey for understanding and helping people. It is based in theories of individual uniqueness, human growth and development, family and environmental systems, wellness, multicultural awareness, counseling and therapy, and change. DCT may be described as an integrative metatheory that incorporates other theories and
Development refers to physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychological changes across the life span. Considering development within sport and exercise contexts allows for more realistic expectations regarding participants’ attitudes, perceptions, affect, and behavior and helps us account for important differences in physical activity settings. Theories commonly emphasize that development is a result of the interaction between
This article explores the relationship between developmental milestones and psychological assessments within the realm of health psychology. Beginning with an elucidation of developmental milestones, the exposition navigates through key stages of life—infancy and early childhood, middle childhood and adolescence, and adulthood and aging. Each stage is dissected, shedding light on motor, cognitive, social, emotional, academic