3.2 Human development

• Explain brain maturation, critical periods and neuroplasticity in human development.

• Explain the influence of one or more sociocultural factors in human development.

• Explain and evaluate one or more stage theories and one or more continuous models of development.

• Explain the role of theory of mind in human development and cognition.

• Explain the role of attachment in the development of self.

• Explain how enculturation of social norms contributes to development of self.

• Explain the role of peer influence in development of self.

• Explain the role of childhood experiences in development of self.

• Conduct a naturalistic or controlled observation, such as language learning, playground or public group dynamics.