Developmental Psychology: Cohort Effect and Socioeconomic Status

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What does the term 'cohort effect' refer to?

  • A group of people born in the same period sharing similar experiences (correct)
  • A way to identify families based on education, income, and occupation
  • The study of human development from womb to tomb
  • A blueprint shared by a group on how to live

How does socioeconomic status classify families and households?

  • By the specific cultural climates they have experienced
  • According to their geographic region of residence
  • Based on their shared levels of education, income, and occupation (correct)
  • By the values, priorities, and goals that guide their lives

What is human development concerned with?

  • The classification of families based on education and income
  • How individuals change over time (correct)
  • The shared blueprint among groups on how to live
  • The impact of cultural climates on values and goals

How are members of a cohort influenced according to the text?

<p>By experiencing the same historic events and cultural climates (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does culture provide for a group of people according to the text?

<p>A guideline on how to live (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the belief that our own culture is superior called?

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

During which period of development does prenatal development occur?

<p>Prenatal Development (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which period of development focuses on refining motor skills and learning about social relationships beyond the family?

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

What is the primary concern during early adulthood according to the provided text?

<p>Love and Work (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of development involves dramatic physical changes and cognitive transformations like thoughts on love and freedom?

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

What characterizes early childhood according to the text?

<p>Sense of Self and Independence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which age range falls under the category of middle childhood?

<p>6-11 years old (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Focusing on the future and putting a lot of energy into making choices that will help one earn the status of a full adult' is a characteristic of which period?

<p>Middle Adulthood (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Human Development

  • Human development is concerned with understanding the entire lifespan of humans, from prenatal development to old age.

Cohort Effect

  • The term "cohort effect" refers to the shared experiences, values, and historical events that shape the lives of people born during a specific time period.

Socioeconomic Status

  • Socioeconomic status (SES) classifies families and households based on factors such as income, occupation, education, and wealth.

Culture

  • Culture provides a group of people with a shared understanding of the world, including norms, values, and customs that shape their behaviors and interactions.
  • Ethnocentrism is the belief that one's own culture is superior to others.

Periods of Development

Prenatal Development

  • Prenatal development occurs from conception to birth, a critical period of rapid growth and development.

Middle Childhood

  • Middle childhood typically falls within the age range of approximately 6-12 years old.

Early Adulthood

  • During early adulthood, the primary concern is establishing independence, forming intimate relationships, and pursuing higher education or career goals.

Adolescence

  • Adolescence is characterized by dramatic physical changes and cognitive transformations, such as thoughts on love and freedom.

Early Childhood

  • Early childhood is marked by rapid cognitive and language development, as well as increased independence and exploration.

Emerging Adulthood

  • Emerging adulthood is characterized by focusing on the future and putting a lot of energy into making choices that will help one earn the status of a full adult.

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