Basic knowledge of the main issues addressed by Developmental and Educational Psychology, taking into consideration the development of the life cycle with the fundamental characteristics of cognitive, emotional, social, moral development and with particular reference to the pre-adolescent and adolescent period and to the influences of growth contexts. More space is dedicated to the analysis of adolescent development, with particular attention to the interaction between the individual and his main growth contexts (school, family and friends). In-depth study of the health education approach and of the educational models inherent in prevention with respect to the various ages of the life cycle. the socio-cultural approach; social learning theory; cognitive and affective processes of learning and education; reasoning and problem solving processes in particular during adolescence;
Development as a qualitative and quantitative process. Development as a life cycle The development of cognitive functions, the development of affective - relational functions, the caregiver theory. Adolescence: biological, psychological, environmental aspects, problematic aspects