key term - Child Psychology

Definition

The study of how children develop physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially from infancy through adolescence.

Related terms

Developmental Psychology:

The branch of psychology that studies how people change and grow over their lifespan.

Cognitive Development:

Refers to the growth and changes in a child's thinking abilities, such as problem-solving skills and memory.

Socialization: The process by which individuals learn acceptable behaviors, values, and beliefs within their society or culture.