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Throughout the semester, creating concept maps has helped me engage more deeply with Human Development across the lifespan in a way that felt both creative and personal. Instead of simply memorizing terms and theories, I was able to visually organize and connect ideas to real-life experiences—especially through color, metaphor, and design. These assignments pushed me to think about development not just as a set of stages, but as dynamic experiences shaped by context, relationships, and identity. My understanding grew not only in terms of cognitive and physical milestones, but in the emotional, cultural, and social shifts that shape who we become.

My top three concept maps were the Intro to Human Development, Early Childhood, and Adolescence entries. The intro was meaningful because I was able to connect course themes to the work I do outside of class, which made the content feel immediately relevant. I especially enjoyed the Early Childhood map because I found the colors and visual style engaging, and the material itself helped me better understand a developmental stage I hadn’t previously focused on. The Adolescent concept map stood out the most—it was deeply relatable, not only because I have three brothers currently going through this stage, but because I work closely with teens in my current job. Looking back on all the maps as a collection, I can see how much my understanding of the human lifespan has expanded. What started as isolated phases now feel like interconnected chapters in a much larger story.

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Concept Map Journal - Intro To Human Development

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Concept Map Journal - Intro To Human Development

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Concept Map Journal - Developmental Theories

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Concept Map Journal - Developmental Theories

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Concept Map Journal - Heredity, Prenatal Development & Birth (Week 1)

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Concept Map Journal - Heredity, Prenatal Development & Birth (Week 1)

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Concept Map Journal - Heredity, Prenatal Development & Birth (Week 2)

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Concept Map Journal - Heredity, Prenatal Development & Birth (Week 2)

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Concept Map Journal - Physical Development in Infancy

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Concept Map Journal - Physical Development in Infancy

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Concept Map Journal - Cognitive Development in Infancy

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Concept Map Journal - Cognitive Development in Infancy

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Concept Map Journal - Socioemotional Development in Infancy

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Concept Map Journal - Socioemotional Development in Infancy

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Concept Map Journal - Early Childhood Development (Week 1)

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Concept Map Journal - Early Childhood Development (Week 1)

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Concept Map Journal - Early Childhood Development (Week 2)

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Concept Map Journal - Early Childhood Development (Week 2)

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Concept Map Journal - Middle Childhood Development

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Concept Map Journal - Middle Childhood Development

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Concept Map Journal - Adolescent Development

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Concept Map Journal - Adolescent Development

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Concept Map Journal - Early Adulthood Development

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Concept Map Journal - Early Adulthood Development

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Concept Map Journal - Middle Adulthood Development

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Concept Map Journal - Middle Adulthood Development

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Concept Map Journal - Late Adulthood & Death and Dying

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Concept Map Journal - Late Adulthood & Death and Dying