Articles Index

Social Learning Theory
Psychologist Albert Bandura proposed social learning theory, which emphasizes the importance of observational learning. Learn more about what social learning theory is, basic concepts of this learning theory, and how observational learning occurs.

What Is Child Psychology?
Child psychology is one of the many branches of psychology and one of the most frequently studied specialty areas. This particular branch focuses on the mind and behavior of children from prenatal development through adolescence. Learn more about child psychology.

Parenting Styles
Research suggests that different parenting styles have an important impact on child development. Learn more about these different parenting styles and how they impact children.

Child Development Theories
Research on child development has yielded many theories on children's mental, emotional, and social development. Learn more about some of the major child development theories proposed by psychologists.

Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development
Kohlberg's theory of moral development was formed to expain the development of moral reasoning. Learn more about the different stages of moral development.

Research Methods in Developmental Psychology
There are a number of research techniques used in the study of developmental psychology. Learn more about research methods used in developmental psychology.

Issues in Developmental Psychology
There are a number of issues in developmental psychology, including the nature vs. nurture debate. Learn more about these issues in developmental psychology.

Stages of Prenatal Development
The stages of prenatal development represent an enormous amount of change from conception to birth. Find more information about the stages of prenatal development.