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developmental psychology

ESCO reuse: cross-sector

The study of human behaviour, performance, and psychological development from infancy to adolescence.

developmental psychology — the study of human behaviour, performance, and psychological development from infancy to adolescence. ESCO classifies it as a cross-sector (useful across many industries) skill within knowledge.

Category: knowledge › psychology Also known as: development psych, developmental psych, development psychology

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Frequently asked questions

What is developmental psychology?

The study of human behaviour, performance, and psychological development from infancy to adolescence.

What category of skill is developmental psychology?

ESCO classifies developmental psychology under the knowledge category, specifically in the psychology subcategory.

How transferable is developmental psychology between industries?

ESCO tags developmental psychology as a cross-sector (useful across many industries) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.

Is developmental psychology the same as development psych?

Yes — developmental psychology is also known as development psych, developmental psych, or development psychology. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.

How can I learn developmental psychology?

The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands developmental psychology and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.

Data: ESCO v1.2.1 (CC-BY-4.0). Durability framework informed by McKinsey Global Institute (Nov 2025). See our methodology.