- It is all about the general knowledge of human development.
- Explore the influence of the environment vs. genes, a comparison often referred to as “nature vs. nurture.”
- Conducting research at a university
- Interacting with patients and medical professionals a hospital or other medical facility
- Teaching at a college
- Working with populations as varied as the elderly, homeless or infants to perform evaluations and tests.
Developmental Psychologist typically focuses on theoretical studies and research areas:
· Adolescent development
· Adult development
· Developmental disabilities
· Language-skill acquisition
· Problem-solving patterns
Developmental Psychologist also may specialize in applying their knowledge of those areas for evaluations, which can help in:
- Analyzing language-skill delays or concerns.
- Providing additional information for a physician or other medical professionals who is the client’s or patient’s main health-care provider.
- Testing the degree or extent of a developmental disability.
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