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Edexcel paper 1: Foundations in psychology

Developmental psychology

Edexcel paper 1: Foundations in psychology · Lesson 5 of 5

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Unit 4

Edexcel paper 1: Foundations in psychology

5 lessons · 8 h 45 min of study

Social psychology1 h 45 min of study
Cognitive psychology1 h 45 min of study
Biological psychology2 h of study
Learning theories1 h 30 min of study
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Lesson 5 of 5 · Edexcel paper 1: Foundations in psychology

Developmental psychology

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Describe and explain key processes of psychological development in childhood using the concepts and terminology specified by the Edexcel course.
Explain and evaluate theories of attachment and early social development, including the role of caregivers and early experience where specified.
Describe and assess the effects of separation, deprivation or disrupted early relationships where these are part of the specification.

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Explain and evaluate cognitive or developmental explanations of children’s behaviour and development specified for this topic.

Apply developmental concepts and evidence to examples of children’s behaviour, relationships and change over time.

Interpret and evaluate the findings, methods and conclusions of the specified developmental psychology studies.

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