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The CLEP Human Growth and Development exam (infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and aging) covers material that is generally taught in a one-semester introductory course in developmental psychology or human development. The CLEP Human Growth and Development exam contains approximately 90 questions to be answered in 90 minutes.  Exam content (along with weightage in %): Theoretical Perspectives (10%) Cognitive developmental Evolutionary Learning Psychodynamic Social cognitive Sociocultural Biological Ecological   Research Strategies and Methodology (6%) Case... Show more

The CLEP Human Growth and Development exam (infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and aging) covers material that is generally taught in a one-semester introductory course in developmental psychology or human development.

The CLEP Human Growth and Development exam contains approximately 90 questions to be answered in 90 minutes. 

Exam content (along with weightage in %):

Theoretical Perspectives (10%)
Cognitive developmental
Evolutionary
Learning
Psychodynamic
Social cognitive
Sociocultural
Biological
Ecological
 

Research Strategies and Methodology (6%)
Case study
Correlational
Cross sectional
Cross sequential
Experimental
Longitudinal
Observational
 

Biological Development Throughout the Life Span (12%)
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
Teratogens
 

Perceptual Development Throughout the Life Span (6%)
Habituation
Sensitive periods
Sensorimotor activities
Sensory acuity
Sensory deprivation
 

Cognitive Development Throughout the Life Span (12%)
Attention
Environmental influences
Executive function
Expertise
Information processing
Memory
Jean Piaget's cognitive development theory
Play
Problem solving and planning
Thinking
Lev Vygotsky's sociocultural theory
Wisdom
 

Language Development (8%)
Bilingualism
Development of syntax
Environmental, cultural, and genetic influences
Language and thought
Pragmatics
Semantic development
Vocalization and sound
 

Intelligence Throughout the Life Span (6%)
Concepts of intelligence and creativity
Developmental stability and change
Giftedness
Heredity and environment
Intelligence tests
Reaction range
 

Social Development Throughout the Life Span (12%)
Aggression
Attachment
Gender
Interpersonal relationships
Moral development
Prosocial behavior
Risk and resilience
Self
Social cognition
Social learning and modeling
Wellness
 

Family, Home, and Society Throughout the Life Span (8%)
Abuse and neglect
Bronfenbrenner, Urie
Death and dying
Family relationships
Family structures
Media and technology
Multicultural perspectives
Parenting styles
Social and class influences
 

Personality and Emotion (8%)
Attribution styles
Development of emotions
Emotional expression and regulation
Emotional intelligence
Erikson, Erik
Freud, Sigmund
Psychosocial theory
Stability and change
Temperament
 

Schooling, Work, and Interventions (6%)
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
Retirement
 

Developmental Psychopathology (6%)
Antisocial behavior
Anxiety and mood disorders
Asocial behavior, fears, phobias, and obsessions
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
Autism spectrum disorders
Chronic illnesses and physical disabilities
Cognitive disorders, including dementia
Learning disabilities
Intellectual disability
Trauma-based syndromes

 

Related: CLEP Human Growth and Development Exam Practice Test 1

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