What is a developmental psychologist?

Career: Developmental Psychologist

A developmental psychologist studies human development and its relation to cognitive abilities and health. Because this field is so broad, many developmental psychologists focus on a specific stage of life. For example, some may assess young children with motor and speech skills delays and create treatment plans for their families to help the child overcome or manage these issues. Other developmental psychologists move into academia to conduct research and teach at the university level.