Developmental psychlogist

Developmental psychologists study the human growth and development that occurs throughout the entire lifespan. This includes not only physical development, but also cognitive, social, intellectual, perceptual, personality and emotional growth.
The study of human development is important not only to psychology, but also to biology, anthropology, sociology, education and history. Developmental psychologists help us better understand how people change and grow and then apply this knowledge to helping us live up to our full potential.
Some of the tasks that a developmental psychologist might do include:

• Evaluating children to determine if they have a developmental disability.
• Investigating how language skills are acquired.
• Studying how moral reasoning develops in children.
• Exploring ways to help elderly individuals remain independent.