(Podcast) Child Psychology

Episode 4 discusses infants' sensation, perception and learning. It examines infants preparedness for learning and also the biological preparedness.

Episode 7 discusses language and communication development of young children. It examines social contributions to language learning.

Episode 5 examines the child's growth: brain, body, motor skills and sexual maturation. It also discusses role of family in development.

Episode 1 introduces you to the concepts and issues in the study of children. We first look at the history of early ideas, and then at contemporary theories about children. We then look at the approaches or methods used to study children and the ethics in conducting research with children.

Episode 2 describes how new lives are formed and the mechanism of heredity. This topic highlights basic arguments on the influence of heredity and environment. It also explains how heredity and environment work together.

Episode 3 examines prenatal development and birth. It examines the effects of maternal stress, fear and anxiety on the fetus.

Episode 6 discusses the emotional development and attachment of young children. It also examines attachment relationships between parents and children.