Developmental Psychology: Case Studies

Dive into the realm of human development with our Developmental Psychology Case Studies: Embark on an exploration of 8 carefully selected case studies, each designed to shed light on essential principles within the captivating field of developmental psychology.

Perfectly suited for students delving into the complexities of growth and maturation, these studies provide valuable insights into the dynamic processes of cognitive, social, and emotional development throughout the lifespan.

Please Note: The case studies in this resource are also included in the resource below:

Developmental Psychology Series: Reading Centers Bundle

The case studies include:

• Twin Sisters (Nature vs. Nurture)
• Unbreakable Bonds (Attachment Theory)
• Growth Tracks (Stages of Development)
• Cognitive Quest: Unlocking Piaget's Puzzle (Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development)
• Thriving Through Life (Erikson's Psychosocial Stages)
• Unlocking Identity (Socialization)
• Unraveling Identity Statuses (Marcia's Identity Statuses Theory)
• Lydia's Moral Dilemma (Kohlberg's Stages of Moral Development)

This resource contains:

• 8 case studies (one for each concept)
• 6 multiple-choice comprehension questions (per case study) complete with answer sheet
• 10 essential vocabulary words per case study, along with definitions for students to match
• Answer strips for students to write their answers on (optional)

This versatile resource is ideal for educators seeking an engaging and effective teaching tool. Additionally, teachers can utilize this resource as an independent work packet, allowing students to work on it individually, or they can provide it to substitute teachers to maintain continuity in learning during their absence.

To ensure that this resource can be used time and time again, we recommend that the texts, assorted vocabulary matches, and comprehension question and answer sheets be laminated for durability. This will help to preserve the quality of the resources, making them a valuable long-term addition to your teaching toolkit.

All the very best!