Examine historical shifts in psychology including major theoretical perspectives and research methods related to lifespan development using various culturalperspectives.

Investigate theories of nature and nurture and the impact of biological, cognitive, emotional and spiritual factors on lifespan development.

Investigate factors that influence development of the four dimensions (i.e., biological, cognitive, emotional, spiritual) from conception to five years.

Investigate factors that influence development of the four dimensions (i.e., biological, cognitive, emotional, spiritual) from 6 to 12 years.

Investigate factors that influence development of the four dimensions (i.e., biological, cognitive, emotional, spiritual) from adolescence to early adulthood.

Investigate ways in which biological influences affect thoughts, feelings and emotions in relation to development.

Examine cognition as it applies to lifespan development.

Examine interconnectedness of the four dimensions (i.e., biological, cognitive, emotional, spiritual) of the whole person through lifespan development.

Investigate various sociocultural factors that influence adulthood.

Investigate contemporary developmental psychology issues.

Design and carry out a detailed exploration of one or more topics of personal interest relevant to Psychology 30using an ethical perspective.