This document provides an overview of topics covered in a lifespan development psychology course, including: - The multidisciplinary nature of lifespan development and factors that influence it like biology, culture, and individual factors. - Bronfenbrenner's bioecological approach and levels of development from micro to macro. - Areas studied by developmental psychologists like physical, cognitive, personality, and social development. - The interaction between biological, socioemotional, and cognitive processes in development. - Theoretical perspectives on development from psychodynamic to behavioral to cognitive approaches. - Research methods used in developmental psychology like case studies, observation, and correlational research.