What exactly is Developmental Psychology?

[Mashka]

How is it different from regular [for lack of a better word] psychology? I've been thinking more and more about switching my major..heh.

 

[Daniel E.]

I found this:

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And this:

Developmental psychologists study the psychological development of the human being that takes place throughout life. Until recently, the primary focus was on childhood and adolescence, the most formative years. But as life expectancy in this country approaches 80 years, developmental psychologists are becoming increasingly interested in aging, especially in researching and developing ways to help elderly people stay as independent as possible.

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