Major research issues in the field include categorization and concept formation, environmental influences on development, temperament, age changes in information processing, peer relationships, family relationships, social cognition, moral development, gender roles, memory development, and moral development.
Researchers study infants, young children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly.
Both experimental studies and studies in natural settings are conducted by developmental researchers. Students in developmental psychology may also participate in Purdue's gerontology program. All rights reserved. Website created and maintained by Nancy Mowat. To return to Psychological Sciences home page click here .