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Human Development, Sexuality, and Gender

Human Development, Sexuality, and Gender

This course is part of General Psychology Specialization

Instructor: Pearson

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1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

3 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Analyze physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development across the lifespan, from prenatal development through aging.
Explain how biological, psychological, and social factors influence human sexuality, sexual behavior, and sexual health.

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Explore how people grow and change throughout life, from infancy through older adulthood. In this course, you'll examine the physical, cognitive, and socioemotional developments that occur across the lifespan and the key milestones associated with each stage of life. You'll also explore the psychology of human sexuality and gender, examining how biological, psychological, and cultural factors shape identity and human experience. By the end of the course, you'll be able to explain major theories of human development and describe the influences that shape sexuality, gender, and identity throughout the lifespan.

From infancy to old age, our lives are a continuous journey of growth, change, and development. Developmental psychology investigates the fascinating process of human development across the lifespan. In this course, you will explore the physical, cognitive, and socioemotional changes that occur from the womb to adulthood, and even into old age. By understanding the unique challenges and milestones associated with each life stage, you will gain valuable insights into human development and learn how to support and nurture healthy development in yourself and others. In this course, you will also explore human sexuality and gender, investigating the interplay between biology, psychology, and culture in shaping your understanding of human sexuality. Human sexuality and gender are integral aspects of our identity, influencing our lives in profound ways.

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2 assignments5 app items4 plugins

2 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Practice Quiz30 minutes
Graded Quiz30 minutes

5 app itemsTotal 126 minutes

Reading: Studying Human Development pp. 348-3531 minute
Reading: Prenatal Development pp. 353-35710 minutes
Reading: Infancy Through Adulthood pp. 357-38855 minutes
Reading: The Physical and Psychological Sides of Human Sexuality pp. 438-45330 minutes
Reading: Human Sexual Behavior and Health pp. 453-46830 minutes

4 pluginsTotal 20 minutes

Interactive: Genetic and Chromosome Problems5 minutes
Interactive: Three Periods of Pregnancy5 minutes
Interactive: The Influences on Gender Identity5 minutes
Interactive: Common Sexual Orientations5 minutes

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