Child Development Overview

<p>By providing resources and support to families in need (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A tendency towards passive and withdrawn behavior (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Children's development is primarily influenced by biological factors. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To create a comprehensive and objective understanding of child development. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Strict obedience and unquestioning compliance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Autonomy versus Shame and Doubt (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Trust versus Mistrust (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Initiative versus Guilt (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Developing a sense of self and personal identity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Concrete Operational Stage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Through the coordination of sensory experiences with physical actions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The gap between what a child can do independently and what they can do with the help of a more knowledgeable other (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Both A and B (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ethological theory (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Experimental research (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Correlational research (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cross-sectional approach (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Experimental research (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ethnographic research (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Longitudinal approach (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Independent Variable (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>John Watson (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Physiological measures (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Examining the biological and evolutionary basis of behavior (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ethological Theory (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Symbolic Thought (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Randomized Control Trial (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Imitation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Konrad Lorenz (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Individuals who grew up during a period of significant economic hardship may have different experiences and perspectives than those who did not. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Biological, Cognitive, Socioemotional (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Preschool (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To develop a more comprehensive understanding of the human lifespan and its variations. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To understand how historical and social events influence a group's development. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Environmental effects on development (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>How to predict future personality traits based on early childhood experiences (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Five stages of development ending with the Genital stage (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Erikson focused on the development of social skills while Freud focused on sexual development (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Understanding the nature of child development and its influences (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Theories are broad explanations, while hypotheses are specific predictions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The influence of one's generation on their development (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The long-term effects of early childhood experiences (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The process by which children grow and change physically, cognitively, and socially.

The ability to adapt well in the face of adversity or trauma.

Guidelines and regulations that affect the welfare and well-being of families and children.

The social and cultural environments that influence child development.

Research that compares development across different cultures.

A parenting style characterized by warmth, structure, and high expectations.

An individual's or family's economic and social position compared to others.

Positive traits such as good intellectual functioning and self-confidence that help children cope.

The biological, cognitive, and socioemotional changes that occur as individuals grow.

Key events or stages that mark significant changes in an individual's development.

Variations in development or behavior that affect groups of individuals born around the same time.

Physical changes in the body that affect development, such as growth and maturation.

Changes in relationships, emotions, and personality as individuals develop.

Debate on the influence of genetics versus environment on development.

Discusses whether development is gradual or in stages.

Explores if early life experiences or later life impact development more.

Theories that emphasize unconscious processes shaping human behavior, especially in childhood.

Five stages of psychosexual development proposed by Freud: oral, anal, phallic, latency, genital.

Erikson proposed eight stages of development focusing on social relationships throughout life.

Systematic investigation to understand child development processes and influences.

The stage where infants learn if the world is safe and if their needs will be met.

The stage where toddlers learn to do things independently or may doubt their abilities.

The period in early childhood where children begin to initiate activities and assert control over their environment.

The stage where children work to master skills and feel a sense of competence or inferiority.

The adolescent stage where individuals explore their personal identity and sense of self.

The stage of young adulthood where forming intimate relationships is crucial; isolation can occur without it.

Middle adulthood stage focused on contributing to society and helping the next generation; lack of contribution can lead to stagnation.

The final stage of late adulthood where reflecting on life can lead to a sense of fulfillment or regret.

A research method that describes characteristics of a population or phenomenon.

A study that examines the relationship between two variables without manipulation.

A method involving the manipulation of one variable to determine its effect on another.

Variables that are manipulated to observe their effect on dependent variables.

Variables that are measured to see how they are affected by independent variables.

A research approach that analyzes data from a population at a specific point in time.

A research method that studies the same group of individuals over time.

A theory emphasizing the importance of studying behavior in natural settings.

A learning process in which an individual learns to associate a neutral stimulus with a reflexive response.

A method of learning that employs rewards and punishments for behavior.

A theory suggesting that learning occurs in social contexts through observation.

A rapid learning process that occurs in a very limited time frame, commonly in young animals.

A psychological model that describes the dynamics of long-term relationships between humans.

A theory emphasizing the importance of multiple environmental systems in human development.

A research method where subjects are observed in their natural environment without interference.

A test that is administered and scored in a consistent manner for comparison purposes.