Chapter 2. Historical Highlights of the Science of Human Development

2.1 Synopsis

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Historical Highlights of the Science of Human Development

Featuring an interactive timeline, this activity explores the events and individuals that helped establish the field of developmental psychology.

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A portrait painting of renowned greek philosopher, Aristotle in a grey cloak.
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A portrait painting of renowned philosopher, John Locke.
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An academic portrait painting of a bearded elderly man in a brown suit and round rimmed spectacles.
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An academic portrait painting of an elderly bespectacled man in a black suit.
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A portrait painting of renowned developmental psychologist, Mary Ainsworth in her late 60s.
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2.2 The Science of Human Development: A Timeline

The field of developmental psychology has been shaped and refined over thousands of years, starting with the famous philosophers of ancient Greece. These are just some of the events and individuals that have contributed to the discipline you are studying today.

2.3 Historical Highlights of the Science of Human Development

Question 2.1

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There is no incorrect answer, as long as you took the time to explore the events on the timeline.
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