In a general sense, psychology is a science that studies human and animal behaviours, and the reasons of these behaviours. The symbolic foundation date of psychology is 1879. In this year, Wilheml Wundt (1832-1920) established a psychology laboratory in Leipzig. Psychology is accepted to have started as a science with the establishment of this…

Presents a framework of developmental tasks which focuses on growth over the life span. Tasks include competence, sex role identity, capacity for meaningful relationships, independence, personal purpose, integrity, and acceptance of the world. Limitations of the approach and implications for counselors are discussed. (JAC)

Studied developmental changes in optional shift discriminations using kindergartners, second graders, sixth graders, and college students. (DR)

Deviant functioning within preschoolers in a Get Set program was assessed in order that an effective screening instrument could be utilized for early identification of learning disorders in disadvantaged children. (AG)