Natalie Brito, a professor of psychology, researches how both the families we’re raised in and the societies we live in, ...

An empirical longitudinal study tracked the emergence of empathic concern in children. Children exhibit empathic concern at about 18 months. In an LMU study, the facial expressions, gestures, or ...

A PhD in Applied Developmental Psychology will allow you to conduct empirical research aimed to improve the lives of others. You will be able to apply technical knowledge learned to real-world ...

Developmental psychology can feel overwhelming with its many theories, stages, and research methods, but the right strategies make it manageable. From nature vs. nurture debates to Piaget’s cognitive ...

Human development is influenced by, but not entirely determined by, our parents and our genes. Children may have very different personalities, and different strengths and weaknesses, than the ...

This post was updated May 5 at 10:01 p.m. Psychology is on the mind for the new Black Psychology Society. The newly ...

I am a clinical psychologist and licensed behavior analyst specializing in the treatment of children and families dealing with behavior disorders. My ideal client is a child who needs help with ...

Editor’s Note: Joshua Rule’s interview with The Daily Californian has been lightly edited for clarity and brevity. “Bluey” had such a large impact on me. It has become an outlet for respite between my ...