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Development across the Lifespan
Missouri State University Psych 121 chpt 7
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Psychology
Undergraduate 1
12/01/2014

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Fertilization period
Definition
Sperm and egg unite and create a zygote
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Germinal period
Definition
lasts 2 weeks after fertilization, zygote begins to implant into uterus
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Embryonic period
Definition
from 2-8 weeks after fertilization, critical periods occur here
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Fetal period
Definition
8 weeks after conception until birth
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Monozygotic
Definition
1 egg 1 sperm same placenta but separate amniotic sacs. Identical
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Dizygotic
Definition
2 eggs 2 sperms separate placentas and amniotic sacs. fraternal.
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Senses that are well developed when babies are born:
Definition
Touch, Smell, taste
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Rooting Reflex
Definition
touch cheek of baby, they start sucking
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Grasping Reflex
Definition
baby grasps hand
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Stepping Reflex
Definition
baby seems to walk
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Moro reflex
Definition
Startle reflex
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Cross sectional design
Definition
When several age groups are compared at one time
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Longitudinal design
Definition
when one participant or group is studied over a long period of time
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Cross-sequential design
Definition
several age groups are studied at one time, but then every member of the various age groups is studied for a length of time.
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Nature
Definition
Heredity
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Nurture
Definition
Environment
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Genes
Definition
sections of DNA molecules that provide instructions for an organism's traits
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Scaffolding
Definition
leading questions and providing concepts, Vygotsky
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Zone of Proximal Development
Definition
the difference between what a child can do on their own vs with help from a teacher. Vygotsky
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Object permanence
Definition
knowing object is there even though it is not visible. Piaget's stage:sensorimotor
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Centration
Definition
child focusing on height of the water level in a glass. Piaget's theory: preoperational
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Irreversibility
Definition
unable to reverse an action mentally. Piaget's stage: preoperational
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Egocentrism
Definition
unable to think like someone else. (I'll pick what you want for christmas) Piaget's stage: Concrete Operations
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Abstract thinking
Definition
applying knowledge to fix a problem. Adolescent solving algebra. Piaget's stage: Formal Operations
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Conservative
Definition
Child knows number of things regardless the spacing. Piaget's: Concrete operations
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Gender Roles
Definition
Culture's expectations for masculine and feminine behavior
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Gender Identity
Definition
The individual's sense of being male or female.
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Gender Schema Theory
Definition
Develops mental pattern, or schema, for being male or female and then organizes observed and learned behavior around that schema
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Gender
Definition
The behavior associated with being male and female
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Social Learning theory
Definition
Learning gender roles through observation and imitation
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Avoidant
Definition
babies didn't look at anyone and showed no interest in mom
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secure
Definition
babies were comfortable as long as mom was there. were upset if she left but soothed if she came back.
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Disorganized/disoriented
Definition
babies appeared unstable and unsure of how to react towards mom. Appeared confused and depressed
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ambivalent
Definition
Babies had mixed feelings. happy when mom came back but kicked and pushed her away. Gave off mixed reactions
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permissive indulgent
Definition
permissive parenting when parents are so involved, the children are allowed to behave without set limits
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authoritatian
Definition
ridged and and overly strict, showing little warmth to the child
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permissive neglectful
Definition
permissive parenting where parents are uninvolved with a child or child's behavior
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authoritative
Definition
Combines warmth and affection with firm limits on a child's behavior
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free radical theory
Definition
oxygen molecules wear out the cells from physical exertion, stress, and bodily damage
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Activity Theory
Definition
older people adjust better if they keep active
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Cellular Clock Theory
Definition
cells are limited to the number of times they can reproduce and repair damage
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Stages of dying
Definition
1. Denial
2. Anger
3. Bargaining
4. Depression
5. Acceptance
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