The fields of applied and developmental psychology intersect in their shared commitment to understanding human behaviour and promoting well‐being throughout the lifespan. Applied psychology leverages ...

An empirical longitudinal study tracked the emergence of empathic concern in children. Children exhibit empathic concern at about 18 months. In an LMU study, the facial expressions, gestures, or ...

Dr. Jacqueline Lerner studies the positive development of children and adolescents in the contexts of family, school and community, and the embedded relationships in these contexts that contribute to ...

From birth to death, people are learning, growing, and changing, and developmental psychologists try to understand the "why" and "how" behind the changes people undergo. Developmental psychology is a ...

If you enjoyed the research process as an undergraduate and have a strong interest in human development—and want to see how research can be applied in real-world settings—then it is time to think ...