Topics you might pick can range fromprenatal developmentto health during the final stages of life.

Developmental psychology is a broad topic that involves studying how people grow and change throughout their whole lifetime.

At a Glance

The following are just a few different topics that might help inspire you.

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Remember, these are just ideas to help you get started.

Also, be sure to check the official guidelines given by your teacher.

In some cases, you might have to also present your plan to your school’s Institutional Review Board.

This step is essential!

If you are writing a paper, the information you find will make up your literature review.

If you are performing an experiment, it will provide background information for the introduction of yourlab report.

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