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Development Across the Lifespan
chapter 7
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Psychology
Undergraduate 1
11/07/2011

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longitudinal design
Definition
research design w/one participant or group of participants studied for long period time
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Cross-sectional design
Definition
research design w/ different age groups studied at one particular point in time
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Cross-sequential design
Definition
research design w/ participants are first studied by means of a cross- sectional design but also followed and assessed for a period of no more than six years.
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Nature
Definition
influence of our inherited characteristics on our personality, physical growth, intellectual growth, and social interactions.
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Nature
Definition
influence of our inherited characteristics on our personality, physical growth, intellectual growth, and social interactions.
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Nurture
Definition
the influence of the environment on- personality, physical growth, intellectual growth, and social interactions.
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Behavioral genetics
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focuses on nature vs. nurture.
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Genetics
Definition
the science of inherited traits
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Dominant
Definition
a gene that actively controls the expression of a trait.
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Recessive
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a gene that only influences the expression of a trait when paired with an identical gene
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Chromosome
Definition
(tightly wound strand of genetic material or DNA.)Chromosome disorders include Down syndrome, Klinefelter’s syndrome, and Turner’s syndrome, whereas genetic disorders include PKU, cystic fibrosis, sickle cell anemia, and Tay-Sachs disease.
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Human development
Definition
scientific study of changes from conception until death.
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DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)
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special molecule that contains the genetic material of the organism.
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Gene
Definition
section of DNA having the same arrangement of chemical elements.
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Fertilization
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the union of the ovum and sperm.
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Conception
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the moment at which a female becomes pregnant
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Ovum
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the female sex cell, or egg
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Zygote
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cell from the uniting of the ovum and sperm; divides into many cells, eventually forming the baby.
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Monozygotic twins
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identical twins -one zygote splits into two separate masses of cells, each of which develops into a separate embryo.
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Dizygotic twins
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often called fraternal twins, occurring when two eggs each get fertilized by two different sperm, resulting in two zygotes in the uterus at the same time.Twins look different)
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Germinal period
Definition
first two weeks after fertilization, zygote moves down to uterus and begins to implant in the lining.
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Embryonic period
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two to eight weeks after fertilization, major organism develop
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Teratogen
Definition
anything that can cause a birth defect.
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Critical periods
Definition
times which certain environmental influences can have an impact on the development of the infant.
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Fetal period
Definition
the PERIOD about eight weeks after conception until the birth of the child.
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Fetus
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name for the developing organism from eight weeks after fertilization to the birth of the baby.
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reflexes
Definition
infants are born with reflexes, -sucking, moro, babinski snd rooting that helps survival
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Cognitive development
Definition
the development of thinking, problem solving, and memory scheme (plural schemas) a mental concept formed through experiences with objects and events.
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Sensorimotor stage
Definition
Piaget’s 1st step in development - infant uses its senses and motor abilities to interact with objects 
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Object permanence
Definition
knowledge that an object exists even when it is not in sight.
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Preoperational stage
Definition
Piaget’s 2nd in development- preschool child learns to use language as a means of exploring the world.
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Egocentrism
Definition
inability to see the world through anyone else’s eyes.
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Centration
Definition
Piaget’s theory- tendency of a young child to focus only on one feature of an object while ignoring other fetures
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Conservation
Definition
Piaget’s theory- understanding that changing the appearance of an object does not change the object’s nature.
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Irreversibility
Definition
Piaget’s theory- inability of the young child to mentally reverse an action.
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Concrete operations stage
Definition
3rd stage development the school-age child is capable of logical thought processes but is not yet capable of abstract thinking.
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Formal operations
Definition

Piaget’s last stage development 4 th stage-

adolescent becomes capable of abstract thinking.

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Language acquisition device
Definition
governs the learning of language during infancy and early childhood
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Temperament
Definition
behavioral characteristics that are established at birth.Easy - regular, adaptable, and happy Difficult - irregular, nonadaptable, and irritable Slow to warm up - need to adjust gradually to change.
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Gender
Definition
being male or female.
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Gender identity
Definition
perception of one’s gender and the behavior that is associated with that gender.
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Adolescence
Definition
age 13 to the early twenties-young person is no longer physically a child but not yet an independent, self-supporting adult
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Puberty
Definition
physical changes that occur in the body as sexual development reaches its peak.
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Personal fable
Definition
type of thought to adolescents in which young people believe themselves to be unique and protected from harm.
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Imaginary audience
Definition
what adolescents believe- that other people are just as concerned about the adolescent’s thoughts and characteristics as they are.
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Kohlberg
Definition
he hypothesized moral development
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Trust versus mistrust
Definition
1st step of personality development in which the infant’s basic sense of trust or mistrust develops as a result of consistent or inconsistent care.
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Autonomy versus shame and doubt
Definition
2 nd stage of personality development in which the toddler strives for physical independence.
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Initiative versus guilt
Definition
3 rd stage of personality development -preschool-aged child strives for emotional and psychological independence and attempts to satisfy curiosity about the world.
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Industry versus inferiority
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4th stage of personality development -adolescent strives for a sense of competence and self-esteem.
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Identity versus role confusion
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5th stage of personality development in which the adolescent must find a consistent sense of self.
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Andropause
Definition
gradual changes in the sexual hormones and reproductive system of males. Increase in health problems, decrease in reaction time, and stability in intelligence and memory.
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scaffolding
Definition
more skilled learner helps, less skilled learner
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ZPD
Definition
Vygotsky's concept- what a child can do alone vs what he can do with help of teacher
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LAD
Definition
device that governs learning of languages during infancy and early childhood according to Chomksy
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Activity theory
Definition
Adjustment to aging
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ego integrity
Definition
according to Erikson-wholness from having lived full life and ability to let go
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