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Describe different types of memory and how they develop; explain how early experiences are remembered and why they are forgotten; understand why a limited memory can be beneficial for learning.
Describe what theory of mind is and how it develops; understand the importance of theory of mind for children’s later development; consider the implications of theory of mind for collaboration and human uniqueness.
Describe the mix of emotions and attitudes adolescents have towards themselves and their lives; understand the factors that cause unhappiness as well as those that promote well-being and buffer against adversity; evaluate the emotional opportunities and risks of adolescence.
Understand how children direct their own learning and learn from others; describe the importance of imitation, play, and instruction; explain how children transfer what they know across different contexts.
Understand why the cross-cultural perspective is important to understanding children’s development; consolidate what you learned in Chapters 1–5; revisit the ideas you came across in Chapters 1–5 in a cross-cultural context.
Describe key elements of adolescent identity development; evaluate the genetic, social, and cultural influences on identity; understand creativity and cultural change as parts of adolescent development.
Describe the development of imagination, creativity, and flexible thinking; understand how children express their creativity in their drawings, their imaginary worlds, and in what they are willing to believe; provide examples of how children’s imagination is grounded in their everyday experience.
Identify different perspectives on child development; describe important features about how children grow, adapt, and change; illustrate what is unique about human childhood.