It used to be thought that children were like little adults, but subsequent research in developmental psychology has revealed that children act, feel, and think differently than adults. Developmental processes shape our behavior, emotions, and thinking. Because development tends to be a gradual process, it can sometimes be difficult to fully appreciate these forces until we actively examine them.

It used to be thought that children were like little adults, but subsequent research in developmental psychology has revealed that children act, feel, and think differently than adults. Developmental processes shape our behavior, emotions, and thinking. Because development tends to be a gradual process, it can sometimes be difficult to fully appreciate these forces until we actively examine them.

In this discussion, you are asked to compare and contrast concepts covered in Module 9 (Development) materials (text readings, videos, and other materials) in adult and children to outline the developmental course of these concepts.

Think back to when you were a 7-year-old child. How did you think, feel, and act differently then than you do now? Take a recent experience and imagine how you would react to that experience as a 7-year-old child. What would be different in your reactions? What would be the same? Take a concept(s) from Module 9 and use this concept(s) to support your response (i.e. what would the theories discussed in Module 9 say about how you would react as a 7-year-old child compared to how you recently reacted?)

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