• Competency 1. Analyze how children develop physically, emotionally, socially, and cognitively from the prenatal period to adolescence using psychological theories or research concepts.
o Identify the weaknesses of a theoretical framework relative to young children.
• Competency 2. Evaluate literature on the complex developmental processes and experiences of children from the prenatal period to adolescence.
o Identify the strengths of a theoretical framework relative to young children.
• Competency 4. Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the psychological professions.
o Apply a relevant theoretical framework for working with young children.
o Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the psychological professions.
