When You're Writing a Report for a Class Project, Your

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When you're writing a report for a class project, your background reading can form the first draft of your list of references.

Define and differentiate key theoretical perspectives on developmental psychology.

Identify and explain critical periods in physical and cognitive development.

Describe the process and importance of synaptic pruning in brain development.

Understand the influence of cultural, social, and historical contexts on development.

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Definitions:

Overdiagnosis

The diagnosis of a disease or condition that is unlikely to cause harm during a person's lifetime, leading to unnecessary treatment and anxiety.

Diagnostic Labels

Terms or phrases used by healthcare professionals to identify and classify mental health disorders or medical conditions.

Cognitive Explanations

Theories or accounts that explain human behavior and mental processes in terms of how people understand, think about, and interpret the world around them.

Depression

A common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think, and how you act, characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and/or a lack of interest in activities once enjoyed.