Developmental psychology is the study of how people grow and change from infancy to adulthood. It looks at how people think, learn, and behave throughout different stages of their lives. Full definition
I took that knowledge, along with my studies in developmental psychology, human behavior, and communication, and incorporated all of it into my parenting decisions. (littleheartsbooks.com)
Since attachment plays a central role in theories of social and emotional development, the scientific study of attachment has remained in the forefront of developmental psychology for the past several decades. (psychology.jrank.org)
Her current research interests include applied developmental psychology, social emotional functioning of children and adolescents, and parent - child relations. (link.springer.com)