Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Introduction to Developmental Psychology01:27

Introduction to Developmental Psychology

Developmental psychology explores the changes and continuities in human abilities throughout life, encompassing physical, cognitive, linguistic, and social dimensions. Human development is not restricted to growth, but includes aspects of decline, particularly in physical abilities as individuals age. Developmental psychologists seek to understand how people change as they age and how their mental and social skills evolve.Developmental MilestonesA key concept in developmental psychology is...
Three Developmental Domains01:29

Three Developmental Domains

Human development is typically examined across three main domains: physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional. These domains represent the significant areas of change and continuity throughout the lifespan, from infancy to late adulthood.
Physical Development
Physical processes, also known as maturation, encompass the biological changes that occur across an individual's life. These changes begin with genetic inheritance and continue through various stages, including growth in height and weight,...
Self-Discrepancy and Its Effects01:29

Self-Discrepancy and Its Effects

Self-discrepancy theory explains how people compare their actual self to their ideal and ought selves and how mismatches between these self-guides can lead to emotional distress. Developed by E. Tory Higgins, the theory distinguishes among three components of self-concept: the actual self, the ideal self, and the ought self. These refer respectively to how individuals perceive themselves, how they aspire to be, and how they believe they are obligated to be. Emotional well-being, self-esteem,...
Learning Disabilities01:25

Learning Disabilities

Learning disabilities are cognitive disorders caused by neurological impairments that affect cognitive functions like language and reading, without indicating overall intellectual or developmental challenges. These disabilities differ from global intellectual or developmental disabilities as they are limited to distinct cognitive functions. Common learning disabilities include dysgraphia, dyslexia, and dyscalculia, each of which impacts unique aspects of learning.
Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a...
Self-Discrepancy Theory02:45

Self-Discrepancy Theory

One influential perspective on what motivates people's behavior is detailed in Tory Higgin's self-discrepancy theory (Higgins, 1987). He proposed that people hold disagreeing internal representations of themselves that lead to different emotional states.
Language and Cognition01:27

Language and Cognition

Language serves as a bridge between ideas and communication, influencing how individuals perceive and interact with the world. Psychologists have long debated whether language shapes thought or vice versa. This discussion gained grip with Edward Sapir and Benjamin Lee Whorf in the 1940s, who proposed that language determines thought, a concept known as linguistic determinism. They suggested that the vocabulary and structure of a language influence how its speakers think and perceive reality.

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

An inclusive developmental science requires attention to neurodiversity.

The Behavioral and brain sciences·2026
Same author

Autism Terminology Preferences Among Autistic and Non-Autistic Adults in North America.

Autism in adulthood·2026
Same author

Independent Typers Exist: A Reply to Letters on Why We Need to Study Assisted Methods to Teach Typing.

Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism Research·2026
Same author

Why We Need to Study Assisted Methods to Teach Typing to Nonspeaking Autistic People.

Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism Research·2026
Same author

"A System That Wasn't Really Optimized for Me": Factors Influencing Autistic University Students' Access to Information.

Autism in adulthood·2025
Same author

Social-cognitive biases underlying the development of ableism.

Advances in child development and behavior·2024

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 15, 2026

Multimodal Protocol for Assessing Metacognition and Self-Regulation in Adults with Learning Difficulties
12:55

Multimodal Protocol for Assessing Metacognition and Self-Regulation in Adults with Learning Difficulties

Published on: September 27, 2020

Deficit or difference? Interpreting diverse developmental paths: an introduction to the special section.

Nameera Akhtar1, Vikram K Jaswal

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of California, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA 95064, USA. nakhtar@ucsc.edu

Developmental Psychology
|January 16, 2013
PubMed
Summary

This study explores how to interpret differences in child development across various backgrounds. It examines whether to focus on remediation or embrace diverse developmental paths as valuable human experiences.

More Related Videos

Assessing Dyslexia at Six Year of Age
15:00

Assessing Dyslexia at Six Year of Age

Published on: May 1, 2020

Measuring the Functional Abilities of Children Aged 3-6 Years Old with Observational Methods and Computer Tools
11:29

Measuring the Functional Abilities of Children Aged 3-6 Years Old with Observational Methods and Computer Tools

Published on: June 20, 2020

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 15, 2026

Multimodal Protocol for Assessing Metacognition and Self-Regulation in Adults with Learning Difficulties
12:55

Multimodal Protocol for Assessing Metacognition and Self-Regulation in Adults with Learning Difficulties

Published on: September 27, 2020

Assessing Dyslexia at Six Year of Age
15:00

Assessing Dyslexia at Six Year of Age

Published on: May 1, 2020

Measuring the Functional Abilities of Children Aged 3-6 Years Old with Observational Methods and Computer Tools
11:29

Measuring the Functional Abilities of Children Aged 3-6 Years Old with Observational Methods and Computer Tools

Published on: June 20, 2020

Area of Science:

  • Developmental Psychology
  • Child Development Studies
  • Neurodiversity Research

Background:

  • Understanding child development requires careful consideration of diverse backgrounds, including cultural, ethnic, linguistic, socioeconomic, and neurological factors.
  • The interpretation of developmental differences raises critical questions about societal norms and individual variations.
  • Existing frameworks often struggle to balance remediation approaches with the acceptance of diverse developmental trajectories.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the complex issues surrounding the interpretation of developmental differences in children.
  • To explore the ethical considerations and responsibilities involved in addressing variations in child development.
  • To present diverse perspectives on whether to remediate developmental differences or embrace them as part of human diversity.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of 6 target articles and 2 commentaries.
  • Synthesis of diverse viewpoints on child development and neurodiversity.
  • Exploration of ethical and societal implications of developmental interpretations.

Main Results:

  • The collection highlights significant tensions in interpreting and responding to developmental differences.
  • Diverse perspectives reveal a spectrum of opinions on remediation versus acceptance of varied developmental paths.
  • The articles underscore the importance of cultural, ethnic, linguistic, socioeconomic, and neurological contexts.

Conclusions:

  • Interpreting developmental differences necessitates a nuanced approach that respects human diversity.
  • Embracing different developmental trajectories as equally valid enriches our understanding of human experience.
  • Future research and practice should navigate these complexities with sensitivity and ethical awareness.