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Developmental Psychology
Final Exam of Human Development Psychology
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Psychology
Undergraduate 1
05/11/2014

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Domains of Influence
Definition
physical, family, social, cultural, economic, cognitive
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Plasticity
Definition
range of modifiability of performance
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Quantitative change
Definition
changes in number or amount, such as in height, weight, size of vocabulary, frequency of communication
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Qualitative change
Definition
discontinuous changes in kind, structure, or organization
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Continuity Development
Definition
development as a relatively smooth process, without sharp or distinct stages, through which an individual must pass
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Discontinuity Development
Definition
development as a series of discrete stages, each of which is characterized by at least one task that an individual must accomplish before progressing to the next stage
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Trust vs. Mistrust ERIKSON
Definition
birth to 1/1.5 years
hope: baby develops whether world is a good and safe place
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Autonomy vs. Shame + Doubt ERIKSON
Definition
1/1.5 years to 3 years
will: child develops a balance of independence and self sufficiency over shame and doubt
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Initiative vs. Guilt ERIKSON
Definition
3 to 6 years
purpose: child develops initiative when trying out new activities and is not overwhelmed by guilt
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Industry vs. Inferiority ERIKSON
Definition
6 years to puberty
skill: child must learn skills of the culture or face feelings of incompetence
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Identity vs. Identity Confusion ERIKSON
Definition
puberty to young adulthood
fidelity: adolescent must determine own sense of self or experience confusion about roles
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Intimacy vs. Isolation ERIKSON
Definition
young adulthood
love: person seeks to make commitment to others; if unsuccessful, may suffer from isolation
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Generativity vs. Stagnation ERIKSON
Definition
middle adulthood
care: mature adult is concerned with establishing and guiding the next generation or else feels personal impoverishment
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Integrity vs. Despair ERIKSON
Definition
late adulthood
wisdom: older adult achieves acceptance of death; or else despairs over inability to relive life
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Oral Stage FREUD
Definition
birth to 1/1.5 years
sucking and feeding
chief source of pleasure involves mouth
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Anal Stage FREUD
Definition
1.5 to 3 years
sensual gratification from withholding and expelling feces. anal region
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Phallic Stage FREUD
Definition
3 to 6 years
child becomes attached to parent of the other sex - later develops with parents of same sex
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Latency Stage FREUD
Definition
6 years to puberty
time of relevant calm between more turbulent stages
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Genital Stage FREUD
Definition
puberty through adulthood
reemergence of sexual impulses of phallic stage. channeled into mature adult sexuality
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Sensorimotor Stage PIAGET
Definition
birth to 2 years
infant gradually becomes able to organize activities in relation to the environment through sensory and motor activity
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Preoperational Stage PIAGET
Definition
2 to 7 years
child develops representational system and uses symbols to represent people, places, and events.
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Concrete Operational PIAGET
Definition
7 to 11 years
child can solve problems logically if they are focused on the here and now - not abstractly
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Formal Operational PIAGET
Definition
11 years to adulthood
abstract thinking, deal with hypothetical situations, possibilities
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Down Syndrome
Definition
Extra chromosome is made during the formation of egg or sperm on pair 21
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homozygous trait
Definition
possessing two identical alleles for a trait
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heterozygous trait
Definition
possesing different alleles for a trait
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ZYGOTE
Definition
First step in prenatal development
20 hours after ejaculation
36 hours after fertilization, rapid cell division occurs
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BLASTOCYST
Definition
Rapid cell division occurs, revealing inner cell mass, outer cell mass, and cavity (ectodern, mesoderm, endoderm)
finally making way to uterus
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EMBRYO
Definition
2 to 6 weeks
rapid growth
development o major body systems and organs
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FETUS
Definition
8 weeks to birth
fetus grows 20 times its previous length
organs and body systems become more complex
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Neuron Development
Definition
Peak period from the 8th -16/20 the weeks
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Birth Defects
Definition
affect one in every 33 babies
They are the leading cause of infant deaths, accounting for more than 20% of all infant deaths
Term
Teratogen Exposure
Definition
Implantation - death
Embryonic - major structural abnomalities
Fetal - physiological defects, minor structural abnormalities
Term
Ultrasound
Definition
high-frequency sound waves in abdomen - produce picture of fetus in uterus
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Embryoscopy
Definition
tiny viewing scope inserted in women's abdomen to view embryo or fetus
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Amniocentesis
Definition
Sample of amniotic fluid is withdrawn to obtain fetal cells for testing
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Chronic Villus Sampling (CVS)
Definition
tissues from chorionic villi are removed from placenta and analyzed
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Umbilical cord sampling
Definition
needle guided by ultrasound is inserted into blood vessels of umbilical cord
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Maternal blood testing
Definition
sample of mother's blood is tested for alpha fetoprotein
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Huntington's Disease
Definition
recessive genetic disorder develops typically in mid 30s or older
progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the brain
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PKU
Definition
Phenylketonuria: a baby is born without the ability to properly break down an amino acid called phenylalanine
Term
Tay-Sachs
Definition
inherited disorder that progressively destroys nerve cells (neurons) in the brain and spinal cord
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Cystic Fibrosis
Definition
recessive genetic disorder: causes thick, sticky mucus to build up in the lungs, digestive tract, and other areas of the body
Term
Having folic acid in a pregnant woman's diet is critical for the proper development of the ...
Definition
neural tube in the embryonic stage
Term
Which of the following teratogens causes damage during the embryonic stage
Definition
Thalidomide
Term
Syphilis is a risk factor from the _____ month on as is ____________.
Definition
5th month/smoking
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During the proliferation period of brain development, neurons are produced at a rate of
Definition
250,000 per minute
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Children are tested in the Strange Situation between_________ since it is expected that attachment to the parent would have occurred by that time
Definition
10 to 24 months
Term
Babies can distinguish between the sounds "pah" and "bah" at
Definition
1 month of age
Term
Newborns can see
Definition
lines and spaces 1/8th of an inche wide
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In the mutual regulation model, infants whose mothers are depressed are likely to become sad because
Definition
they feel powerless to elicit a response
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Newborn's hearing is
Definition
well-developed
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Assimilation
Definition
a child perceives new objects or events in terms of existing schemas or operations
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Accomodation
Definition
process of changing internal mental structures to provide consistency with external reality. It occurs when existing schemas or operations must be modified or new schemas are created to account for a new experience
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Schemes
Definition
mental representation of an associated set of perceptions, ideas, and/or actions
basic building blocks of thinking
Term
A baby who is unable to search for a hidden object until about 15 months is
Definition
cognitively delayed
Term
Preschool age children best exercise their minds when they have many opportunities to
Definition
engage in pretend play
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Recall
Definition
remembering something in your mind from memory without a cue
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Recognition
Definition
sensory cue by remembering something from your brain from information stored in it
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Usually by age 4-8 months, most babies can
Definition
reach out and grab an object
Term
While the average brain weight of newborn is __________ of the average of an adult's, the average weight of 2 year old's brain is about ________ of an adult's.
Definition
25%/75%
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For Piaget, cognitive growth consists of
Definition
developing more sophisticated mental tools
Term
According to Piaget, the significant cognitive hallmark regarding recall memory occurs between ________ and may be described as an ability ______
Definition
8-12 months
to create file cards
Term
SUBSTAGE 1 OF SENSORIMOTOR
Definition
REFLEXES (0-1 MONTHS)
understands the environment purely through inborn reflexes such as sucking and looking.
Term
SUBSTAGE 2 OF SENSORIMOTOR
Definition
PRIMARY CIRCULAR REACTIONS (1-4 MONTHS)
coordinating sensation and new schemas
Term
SUBSTAGE 3 OF SENSORIMOTOR
Definition
SECONDARY CIRCULAR REACTIONS (4-8 MONTHS)
child becomes more focused on the world and begins to intentionally repeat an action in order to trigger a response in the environment
Term
SUBSTAGE 4 OF SENSORIMOTOR
Definition
COORDINATION OF REACTIONS (8-12 MONTHS)
Children begin exploring the environment around them and will often imitate the observed behavior of others
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SUBSTAGE 5 OF SENSORIMOTOR
Definition
TERTIARY CIRCULAR REACTIONS (12-18 MONTHS)
Children begin a period of trial-and-error experimentation
Term
SUBSTAGE 6 OF SENSORIMOTOR
Definition
EARLY REPRESENTATIONAL THOUGHT (18-24 MONTHS)
children begin to move towards understanding the world through mental operations rather than purely through actions
Term
Discipline Tools
Definition
Power assertion, inductive reasoning, withdrawal of love
Term
4 Parents Styles
Definition
Authoritarian, Authoritative, Permissive, Uninvolved
Term
3 Types of Children
Definition
Happy-energetic
Conflicted-irritable
impulsive-aggressive
Term
Authoritarian leads to
Definition
conflicted-irritable children
Term
Authoritative leads to
Definition
happy-energetic
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Permissive leads to
Definition
impulsive-aggressive
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Adolescent Egocentrism
Definition
arguementativeness
apparent hypocrisy
finding fault w/ authority figure
indecisiveness
imaginary audience
personal fable
Term
Marcia's 4 Identity Statuses
Definition
foreclosure
identity diffusion
moratorium
identity achieved
Term
Foreclosure
Definition
Commitment without crisis
accepting someone else's plans for life without exploring options
child following parent's future vision for them
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Identity Diffusion
Definition
not seriously considered options and has avoided commitments
Term
Moratorium
Definition
currently in crisis; considering multiple options
Term
Identity Achieved
Definition
explored options and made a commitment as a result
Term
Moral Development Levels (3)
Definition
Pre Conventional Morality: right and wrong determined by punishment and reward
Conventional Morality: avoidance of blame, seeking approval
Post Conventional Morality: abstract notions of justice
Term
Moral Development Stage 1
Definition
Fear of Punishment
Term
Moral Development Stage 2
Definition
Hedonistic Reasoning/Rewards
Term
Moral Development Stage 3
Definition
Being a good person
Term
Moral Development Stage 4
Definition
A sense of duty
Term
Moral Development Stage 5
Definition
The Social Contract
Term
Moral Development Stage 6
Definition
Universal Ethical Principles
Term
MAT
Definition
Mature Adult Thought - DRI
Dialectical
Integrative
Relativistic
Term
Sternberg Triangular Theory of Love 3 characteristics
Definition
Intimacy
Passion
Commitment
Term
Just intimacy
Definition
LIKING
Term
Intimacy + Passion
Definition
Romantic Love
Term
Intimacy + Commitment
Definition
Companionate Love
Term
Just Passion
Definition
Infatuation
Term
Passion + Commitment
Definition
Fatuous Love
Term
Just Commitment
Definition
Empty Love
Term
All 3
Definition
Consummate Love
Term
Mate Selection
Definition
Proximity
Attraction
Similarity
Genuineness
Term
Of the homeless
Definition
20% are children
Term
The average size of today's American household is
Definition
2.6 people
Term
not a risk of osteoporosis
Definition
late menopause
Term
Senescence
Definition
gradual declines with age
Term
cocaine leads to
Definition
heart attacks
Term
issue with organ reserve is
Definition
its depletion is associated with greater risk for disease
Term
percentage of men go through midlife crisis
Definition
12%
Term
Given all the factors influencing health and longevity, the key personality trait is
Definition
conscientiousness
Term
Wernike's area is associated with
Definition
understanding language
Term
What decade is associated with predicting cognitive change in late adulthood?
Definition
The 50's
Term
One type of memory processing that begins shrinking at age 45 is
Definition
Short Term Memory
Term
Ageism refers to
Definition
a prejudice towards the elderly based on negative stereotypes.
Term
Moral Development Levels (3)
Definition
Pre Conventional Morality: right and wrong determined by punishment and reward
Conventional Morality: avoidance of blame, seeking approval
Post Conventional Morality: abstract notions of justice
Term
Moral Development Stage 1
Definition
Fear of Punishment
Term
Moral Development Stage 2
Definition
Hedonistic Reasoning/Rewards
Term
Moral Development Stage 3
Definition
Being a good person
Term
Moral Development Stage 4
Definition
A sense of duty
Term
Moral Development Stage 5
Definition
The Social Contract
Term
Moral Development Stage 6
Definition
Universal Ethical Principles
Term
MAT
Definition
Mature Adult Thought - DRI
Dialectical
Integrative
Relativistic
Term
Sternberg Triangular Theory of Love 3 characteristics
Definition
Intimacy
Passion
Commitment
Term
Just intimacy
Definition
LIKING
Term
Intimacy + Passion
Definition
Romantic Love
Term
Intimacy + Commitment
Definition
Companionate Love
Term
Just Passion
Definition
Infatuation
Term
Passion + Commitment
Definition
Fatuous Love
Term
Just Commitment
Definition
Empty Love
Term
All 3
Definition
Consummate Love
Term
Mate Selection
Definition
Proximity
Attraction
Similarity
Genuineness
Term
Of the homeless
Definition
20% are children
Term
The average size of today's American household is
Definition
2.6 people
Term
not a risk of osteoporosis
Definition
late menopause
Term
Senescence
Definition
gradual declines with age
Term
cocaine leads to
Definition
heart attacks
Term
issue with organ reserve is
Definition
its depletion is associated with greater risk for disease
Term
percentage of men go through midlife crisis
Definition
12%
Term
Given all the factors influencing health and longevity, the key personality trait is
Definition
conscientiousness
Term
Wernike's area is associated with
Definition
understanding language
Term
What decade is associated with predicting cognitive change in late adulthood?
Definition
The 50's
Term
One type of memory processing that begins shrinking at age 45 is
Definition
Short Term Memory
Term
Ageism refers to
Definition
a prejudice towards the elderly based on negative stereotypes.
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