Introductory Psychology CLEP Prep Practice Exam

Developmental psychology is primarily focused on understanding how children develop cognitively and emotionally. This involves studying how their brains change and how they process information, as well as looking at their emotional development and how they understand and regulate their emotions. While understanding the physical development of children (B) and the cultural influences on behavior (C) are important aspects of developmental psychology, they are not the primary focus. Additionally, while the biological basis of behavior (D) is an important component of understanding development in general, it is not the main focus of developmental psychology which looks specifically at how children grow and change over time.