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What term describes the system that involves the passage of time and historical changes affecting the previous systems?
What term describes the system that involves the passage of time and historical changes affecting the previous systems?
- Chronosystem (correct)
- Exosystem
- Macrosystem
- Mesosystem
Which theory emphasizes cognitive development as a result of social interactions within a culture?
Which theory emphasizes cognitive development as a result of social interactions within a culture?
- Cognitive theory
- Sociocultural theory (correct)
- Psychoanalytic theory
- Behaviorism
What is the difference between critical and sensitive periods of development?
What is the difference between critical and sensitive periods of development?
- Sensitive periods have definitive time frames, while critical periods are more flexible.
- Critical periods result in irreversible consequences, while sensitive periods do not. (correct)
- Sensitive periods can be modified later in life, while critical periods cannot.
- Critical periods are the same as sensitive periods; they are interchangeable terms.
How does continuous development differ from discontinuous development?
How does continuous development differ from discontinuous development?
What debate revolves around the influence of genetic inheritance versus environmental factors on behavior?
What debate revolves around the influence of genetic inheritance versus environmental factors on behavior?
What best describes the concept of assimilation in cognitive development?
What best describes the concept of assimilation in cognitive development?
Which statement accurately describes the combination of nature and nurture?
Which statement accurately describes the combination of nature and nurture?
What is the role of accommodation in Piaget's cognitive development theory?
What is the role of accommodation in Piaget's cognitive development theory?
Which of the following best describes schemas in the context of Piaget's cognitive development theory?
Which of the following best describes schemas in the context of Piaget's cognitive development theory?
What aspect of cognitive development do assimilation and accommodation together contribute to?
What aspect of cognitive development do assimilation and accommodation together contribute to?
What aspect of personality is the id primarily characterized by?
What aspect of personality is the id primarily characterized by?
Which stage of Freud’s psychosexual development occurs from birth to 12-18 months?
Which stage of Freud’s psychosexual development occurs from birth to 12-18 months?
In Erikson’s psychosocial stages, what conflict is experienced by children between 12 to 18 months old?
In Erikson’s psychosocial stages, what conflict is experienced by children between 12 to 18 months old?
Which perspective emphasizes the role of unconscious forces in behavior throughout life?
Which perspective emphasizes the role of unconscious forces in behavior throughout life?
What is the primary focus of cognitive development?
What is the primary focus of cognitive development?
During which stage of Freud's psychosexual development do children develop interest in their genitals?
During which stage of Freud's psychosexual development do children develop interest in their genitals?
What aspect do social and personality developments share according to the content?
What aspect do social and personality developments share according to the content?
What is the primary concern of the latency stage in Freud's psychosocial development?
What is the primary concern of the latency stage in Freud's psychosocial development?
What developmental stage occurs during the ages of 5-6 years to adolescence?
What developmental stage occurs during the ages of 5-6 years to adolescence?
Which type of learning is associated with Pavlov and involves responding to a neutral stimulus?
Which type of learning is associated with Pavlov and involves responding to a neutral stimulus?
According to Erikson, the conflict faced in early adulthood is characterized by which terms?
According to Erikson, the conflict faced in early adulthood is characterized by which terms?
What role does Bandura attribute to observation in social cognitive learning?
What role does Bandura attribute to observation in social cognitive learning?
Which level of Bronfenbrenner's ecological model refers to the broader societal influences?
Which level of Bronfenbrenner's ecological model refers to the broader societal influences?
In the context of humanistic psychology, which factor is highlighted as crucial for personal development?
In the context of humanistic psychology, which factor is highlighted as crucial for personal development?
The mesosystem in Bronfenbrenner's model refers to what?
The mesosystem in Bronfenbrenner's model refers to what?
What is the main focus of operant conditioning?
What is the main focus of operant conditioning?
Study Notes
Types of Development
- Development includes physical, cognitive, social, and personality domains, with social and personality often combined.
Physical Development
- Involves body’s physical structure, brain, nervous system, muscles, and senses; includes basic needs like food, drink, and sleep.
Cognitive Development
- Encompasses growth and changes in intellectual capabilities that affect behavior.
Social Development
- Focuses on how individuals interact with others and how these relationships evolve over time.
Personality Development
- Refers to the enduring characteristics that distinguish one individual from another and how they change over a lifespan.
Structure of Personality
- Consists of three parts:
- Id: Basic, instinctual drives present at birth.
- Ego: Rational mediator that manages the id and reality.
- Superego: Conscience that internalizes societal values of right and wrong.
Theoretical Perspectives
Psychodynamic Perspective
- Behavior is driven by unconscious forces from childhood (Freud's theory).
Freud’s Psychosexual Stages
- Oral (0-18 months): Focus on oral gratification.
- Anal (18 months-3 years): Toilet training importance.
- Phallic (3-6 years): Interest in genitals and identification with the same-sex parent.
- Latency (6-adolescence): Sexual interests temporarily suppressed.
- Genital (adolescence-adulthood): Reawakening of sexual interests.
Psychosocial Development (Erikson)
- Eight stages emphasizing social interaction:
- Trust vs. Mistrust (Birth - 1.5 years)
- Autonomy vs. Shame (1.5 - 3 years)
- Initiative vs. Guilt (3 - 6 years)
- Industry vs. Inferiority (6 - adolescence)
- Identity vs. Role Confusion (Adolescence)
- Intimacy vs. Isolation (Early adulthood)
- Generativity vs. Stagnation (Middle adulthood)
- Integrity vs. Despair (Late adulthood)
Behavioral Perspective
- Focus on observable behavior and environmental stimuli's role in shaping development.
Learning Theories
- Classical Conditioning: Learning through association.
- Operant Conditioning: Responses strengthened/weakened by consequences (Skinner).
- Social Cognitive Learning: Learning through observation and imitation (Bandura).
Humanistic Perspective
- Emphasizes free will and the drive to realize one’s potential (Rogers, Maslow).
Contextual Perspective
- Considers interrelationships between various aspects of development.
Bronfenbrenner’s Bioecological Model
- Five environmental systems:
- Microsystem: Immediate environments (family, school).
- Mesosystem: Connections between microsystems.
- Exosystem: Broader societal influences (schools, community).
- Macrosystem: Larger cultural influences (laws, values).
- Chronosystem: Changes and transitions over time.
Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Theory
- Highlights the role of social interactions and culture in cognitive development.
Evolutionary Perspective
- Proposes behavior is influenced by genetic inheritance and adaptive traits that promote survival (Darwin, Lorenz).
Information Processing Approach
- Explores how individuals process, store, and retrieve information.
Sensitive vs. Critical Periods
- Critical Period: Specific time for necessary developmental stimuli; absence can disrupt normal development.
- Sensitive Period: Time of heightened susceptibility to certain stimuli, absence may not lead to irreversible consequences.
Developmental Questions
- Monoism vs. Dualism: Examines the nature of the mind and body relationship.
- Discontinuous vs. Continuous Change:
- Continuous: Gradual development with cumulative achievements.
- Discontinuous: Staged development with qualitative changes.
- Nature vs. Nurture: Interaction of inherited traits (nature) and environmental influences (nurture) in shaping behavior.
Cognitive Development (Piaget)
- Concepts:
- Schemas: Organized mental patterns reflecting behaviors.
- Assimilation: Fitting new experiences into existing schemas.
- Accommodation: Modifying schemas in response to new experiences.
- Both processes work together to facilitate cognitive growth.
Individualism vs. Collectivism
- Examines cultural perspectives on self-identity and social relationships.
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Explore the different types of development in this quiz, focusing on physical, cognitive, social, and personality aspects. Understand how these domains interact and influence human behavior. Set your foundation in developmental psychology with this introductory chapter.
