Course Course Summary Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Exam ACE ID: CLEP-0021 Organization's ID: CLEP-0021 Organization: College Board's College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) Location: Certified CLEP test centers throughout the U.S. Length: Approximately 1.5 hours Dates Offered: 1/1/2024 - 12/31/2029 12/1/2018 - 12/31/2023 11/1/2006 - 11/30/2018 7/1/2001 - 10/31/2006 1/1/1978 - 6/30/2001 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Human Growth and Development Credit is recommended for candidates scoring 50 and above Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: The Human Growth and Development examination (Infancy, Childhood, Adolescence, Adulthood andAging) covers material that is generally taught in a one-semester introductory course in developmental psychology or human development. An understanding of the major theories and research related to the broad categories of physical development, cognitive development and social development is required, as is the ability to apply this knowledge. The examination contains approximately 90 questions to be answered in 90 minutes. Skills Measured: Questions on the Human Growth and Development examination require candidates to demonstrate one or more of the following abilities.• Knowledge of basic facts and terminology• Understanding of generally accepted concepts and principles• Understanding of theories and recurrent developmental issues• Applications of knowledge to particular problems or situationsThe subject matter of the Human Growth and Development examination is drawn from the following categories. For each category, several key words and phrases identify topics with which candidates should be familiar. The percentages next to the main categories indicate the approximate percentage of exam questions on that topic.10% Theoretical Perspectives• Biological• Cognitive developmental• Ecological• Evolutionary• Learning• Psychodynamic• Social cognitive• Sociocultural6% Research Strategies and Methodology• Case study• Correlational• Cross-sectional• Cross sequential• Experimental• Longitudinal• Observational12% Biological Development Throughout the Life Span• Development of the brain and• nervous system• Genetic disorders• Heredity, genetics and genetic testing• Hormonal influences• Influences of drugs• Motor development• Nutritional influences• Perinatal influences• Physical growth and maturation, aging• Prenatal influences• Sexual maturation• Teratogens6% Perceptual Development Throughout the Life Span• Habituation• Sensitive periods• Sensorimotor activities• Sensory acuity• Sensory deprivation12% Cognitive Development Throughout the Life Span• Attention• Environmental influences• Executive function• Expertise• Information processing• Jean Piaget’s cognitive development theory• Lev Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory• Memory• Play• Problem solving and planning• Thinking• Wisdom8% Language Development• Bilingualism• Development of syntax• Environmental, cultural and genetic• influences• Language and thought• Pragmatics• Semantic development• Vocalization and sound6% Intelligence Throughout the Life Span• Concepts of intelligence and creativity• Developmental stability and change• Giftedness• Heredity and environment• Intelligence tests• Reaction range12% Social Development Throughout the Life Span• Aggression• Attachment• Gender• Interpersonal relationships• Moral development• Prosocial behavior• Risk and resilience• Self• Social cognition• Social learning and modeling• Wellness8% Family, Home and Society Throughout the Life Span• Abuse and neglect• Bronfenbrenner, Urie• Death and dying• Family relationships• Family structures• Media and technology• Multicultural perspectives• Parenting styles• Social and class influences8% Personality and Emotion• Attribution styles• Development of emotions• Emotional expression and regulation• Emotional intelligence• Erikson, Erik• Freud, Sigmund• Psychosocial theory• Stability and change• Temperament6% Schooling, Work and Interventions• Applications of developmental principles• Facilitation of role transitions• Intervention programs and services• Learning styles• Occupational development• Operant conditioning• Preschool care, day care, and elder care• Retirement6% Developmental Psychopathology• Antisocial behavior• Anxiety and mood disorders• Asocial behavior, fears, phobias and• obsessions• Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder• Autism spectrum disorder• Chronic illnesses and physical disabilities• Cognitive disorders, including dementia• Intellectual disability• Learning disabilities• Trauma-based syndromes Instruction & Assessment Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Supplemental Materials Section 5 Content Section 5 Content Left Section 5 Content Right Section 6 Content Section 6 Content Left Section 6 Content Right Button Content Rail Content 1 Other offerings from College Board's College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) American Government (CLEP-0007) American Literature (CLEP-0010) Analyzing and Interpreting Literature (CLEP-0011) Biology (CLEP-0018) Calculus (CLEP-0038) Chemistry (CLEP-0019) College Algebra (CLEP-0013) College Composition (CLEP-0040) College Composition Modular (CLEP-0041) College Mathematics (CLEP-0004) View All Courses Page Content