life-span+perspective

toc 1373384579 =Definition:= The current view of developmentalists in which important changes occur throughout the entire human lifespan and that these changes must be interpreted in terms of the culture and context in which they occur; thus, interdisciplinary research is critical to understanding human development. HGD Chapter 1 p. 4

= Examples: = Important changes occur during every period of development and these changes must be interpreted in terms of the culture and context in which they occur.
 * Spanish culture: quinceanera for girls at age 15. This is known as the process in which girls become women.
 * Jewish culture: Bar or Bat Mitzvah for boys and girls at ages 13 and 12 (respectively). This is the coming of age ritual in Jewish communities in which people become accountable for their actions.

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 * Something very habitual.
 * Holiday is to Christmas as lifespan perspective is to understanding your body.

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=In the News:= Lifespan Perspective on Human Development Understanding change is one of the most important aspects of human development. The lifespan perspective is about understanding that changes occur in every period of development and these changes must be looked at as a product of the culture and of the specific situation surrounding the change.

Psychological Musings: Lifespan Perspective Various theories offer a range of ideas regarding the effects and influences in the nature and nurture controversy.

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