What you’ll learn9 learning objectivesChoose one objective for a focused lesson, or study the complete topic.3.2.1Brain development• Explain brain maturation, critical periods and neuroplasticity in human development.Syllabus objective3.2.2Sociocultural factors• Explain the influence of one or more sociocultural factors in human development.Syllabus objective3.2.3Development models• Explain and evaluate one or more stage theories and one or more continuous models of development.Syllabus objective3.2.4Theory of mind• Explain the role of theory of mind in human development and cognition.Syllabus objective3.2.5Attachment• Explain the role of attachment in the development of self.Syllabus objective3.2.6Social norms• Explain how enculturation of social norms contributes to development of self.Syllabus objective3.2.7Peer influence• Explain the role of peer influence in development of self.Syllabus objective3.2.8Childhood experiences• Explain the role of childhood experiences in development of self.Syllabus objective3.2.9Observation practical• Conduct a naturalistic or controlled observation, such as language learning, playground or public group dynamics.Syllabus objective