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What does the life-span developmental approach emphasize?
What does the life-span developmental approach emphasize?
- Ignoring the influence of social policy.
- Development as a continuous process from conception to death. (correct)
- Focusing solely on early adulthood.
- Development only in childhood and adolescence.
What are the primary domains of development in human growth?
What are the primary domains of development in human growth?
- Physical, Cognitive, Psychosocial (correct)
- Physical, Emotional, Creative
- Physical, Environmental, Behavioral
- Cognitive, Social, Educational
Which aspect of human development seeks to make informed predictions about individuals?
Which aspect of human development seeks to make informed predictions about individuals?
- Predict (correct)
- Control
- Explain
- Describe
What is meant by 'nature' in the context of development?
What is meant by 'nature' in the context of development?
Which of the following best defines 'psychosocial development'?
Which of the following best defines 'psychosocial development'?
Which period of the life span extends from birth to age 3?
Which period of the life span extends from birth to age 3?
What do developmental scientists study?
What do developmental scientists study?
What is one of the primary focuses of developmental psychology according to the provided content?
What is one of the primary focuses of developmental psychology according to the provided content?
Which term best describes the phrase 'womb to tomb' in the context of human development?
Which term best describes the phrase 'womb to tomb' in the context of human development?
How do developmentalists view the influences on development?
How do developmentalists view the influences on development?
How is human development characterized in some societies, as noted in the content?
How is human development characterized in some societies, as noted in the content?
Which of the following is NOT a goal of exploring human development?
Which of the following is NOT a goal of exploring human development?
How does imprinting differ from critical and sensitive periods?
How does imprinting differ from critical and sensitive periods?
What does addressing individual differences in development primarily explore?
What does addressing individual differences in development primarily explore?
Which life span period includes ages 40 to 65?
Which life span period includes ages 40 to 65?
Which statement about periods of the life span is true?
Which statement about periods of the life span is true?
What characterizes a non-normative influence in development?
What characterizes a non-normative influence in development?
What role does child rearing play in developmental psychology?
What role does child rearing play in developmental psychology?
Which statement best describes a critical period in development?
Which statement best describes a critical period in development?
What does it mean when development is described as multidimensional?
What does it mean when development is described as multidimensional?
Which of the following events is an example of a normative influence?
Which of the following events is an example of a normative influence?
What distinguishes a sensitive period from a critical period?
What distinguishes a sensitive period from a critical period?
Which factor does NOT contribute to the concept of lifespan development?
Which factor does NOT contribute to the concept of lifespan development?
What is the main reason we cannot define race using biological differences?
What is the main reason we cannot define race using biological differences?
What is the primary characteristic of a historical generation?
What is the primary characteristic of a historical generation?
What does the term 'Ethnic Gloss' refer to?
What does the term 'Ethnic Gloss' refer to?
Which of the following best describes normative influences?
Which of the following best describes normative influences?
What are Normative Age-Graded Influences?
What are Normative Age-Graded Influences?
What is meant by 'Historical Generation'?
What is meant by 'Historical Generation'?
Which of the following statements about cohort is true?
Which of the following statements about cohort is true?
How do normative history-graded influences affect individuals?
How do normative history-graded influences affect individuals?
In the context of gender, how do gender roles typically impact development?
In the context of gender, how do gender roles typically impact development?
What concept describes the changing resource allocations throughout development?
What concept describes the changing resource allocations throughout development?
Which perspective emphasizes the role of heredity in maintaining characteristics throughout life?
Which perspective emphasizes the role of heredity in maintaining characteristics throughout life?
What is a central theme in the nature vs. nurture debate in human development?
What is a central theme in the nature vs. nurture debate in human development?
What term refers to the combination of inherited traits and environmental factors affecting development?
What term refers to the combination of inherited traits and environmental factors affecting development?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic associated with stability in development?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic associated with stability in development?
What is the importance of historical and cultural context in development?
What is the importance of historical and cultural context in development?
What do developmentalists who favor the change perspective believe?
What do developmentalists who favor the change perspective believe?
How do contemporary theorists approach the nature vs. nurture debate?
How do contemporary theorists approach the nature vs. nurture debate?
Study Notes
Human Development: An Evolving Field
- Human development is the scientific study of systematic changes and stability in individuals from conception through life.
- Developmental scientists investigate how people change over time and the characteristics that remain stable.
Life-Span Developmental Approach
- Human development is considered a lifelong process, encompassing all stages from conception to death.
- Development can exhibit both positive and negative changes throughout the life span.
Goals of Exploring Human Development
- Describe: Recording a child's vocabulary or first words.
- Explain: Understanding language acquisition in children and variations in speech development.
- Predict: Assessing the likelihood of speech problems in children.
- Control: Implementing early interventions for identified speech delays.
Basic Concepts in Human Development
- Domains of Development:
- Physical: Growth, motor skills, sensory capacities, and overall health.
- Cognitive: Learning processes, memory, language, reasoning, and creativity.
- Psychosocial: Changes in emotions, personality, and social relationships.
Periods of the Life Span
- Recognizes various life stages as social constructs that differ across cultures, prompting developmentalists to identify basic needs and tasks relevant to each stage:
- Prenatal: Conception to birth
- Infancy and Toddlerhood: Birth to age 3
- Early Childhood: Ages 3 to 6
- Middle Childhood: Ages 6 to 11
- Adolescence: Ages 11 to about 20
- Young/Emerging Adulthood: Ages 20 to 40
- Middle Adulthood: Ages 40 to 65
- Late Adulthood: Ages 65 and over
Influences on Development
- Individual differences in development stem from varied factors such as gender, health, intelligence, and temperament.
- Influences categorized as:
- Heredity (nature): Inherited biological traits.
- Environment (nurture): External experiential factors affecting development.
Culture, Race, and Ethnicity
- Ethnic groups share culture, ancestry, and values, influencing identity and views.
- Ethnic gloss refers to broad generalizations about groups, which can obscure individuality.
Gender and Historical Context
- Gender roles influence development through varying experiences based on gender.
- Historical context affects individual life courses, emphasizing how socio-temporal factors shape behaviors and values.
Normative and Non-Normative Influences
- Normative influences are events that affect groups similarly, divided into:
- Age-graded influences: Common experiences correlated with age.
- History-graded influences: Events that shape a generation's attitudes (e.g., wars or pandemics).
- Non-normative influences involve unusual experiences unique to individuals, such as personal milestones or traumas.
Timing of Influence
- Critical periods: Specific times for particular developmental events to occur, often with irreversible consequences.
- Sensitive periods: Times when development is more receptive to certain experiences but are less rigid than critical periods.
Developmental Themes
- Lifelong development, complexity, multidirectional changes in biological and cultural influences.
- Resource allocation adaptations throughout life.
- Development's plasticity allows for change; it is shaped by historical and cultural contexts.
Developmental Issues
- Nature vs. Nurture: The interaction between genetic inheritance and environmental factors influences development.
- Stability vs. Change: Stability implies that early traits persist through life, while change suggests growth produces individuals who differ from their earlier selves.
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This quiz covers Chapter 1 of Developmental Psychology, focusing on the study of human development. Explore key concepts, influences on development, and the life-span developmental approach. Test your understanding of this evolving field!
