18 Questions
What is the concept of dividing the life span into periods?
A social construction
What is the primary focus of life-span developmentalists?
Adult development and aging
What is the term for the genetic 'roll of the dice'?
Heredity
What is the term for the influence of the environment on gene expression?
Epigenetics
What is the central issue in the study of life-span development?
Stability vs Change
How many 'ages' do life-span developmentalists describe?
Four
What is the continuity-discontinuity issue focused on?
The degree to which development involves gradual change or distinct stages
What do individual differences in innate characteristics and life experiences play a greater role in?
As children grow into adolescents and then into adults
What is maturation?
The unfolding of a natural sequence of physical changes and behavior patterns
What characterizes development throughout the human life span?
All of the above
What is the general trend regarding the rate and timing of development?
The rate and timing of development vary among people
What is the role of maturation in development?
It influences certain biological processes such as brain development
What is the primary focus of human development?
Physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development throughout a person's lifespan
What is the main goal of studying human development?
To describe, explain, predict, and intervene
What is the concept that refers to the study of human development from 'womb to tomb'?
Life span perspective
What is an example of an event that is studied in developmental psychology?
Maternal employment
What are the three main domains of human development?
Physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development
What is the application of research findings in developmental psychology?
In both education and social policy
Explore the evolution of human development studies, domains, and periods. Learn about the influences that shape individual differences and the principles of lifespan perspective. Apply research findings to education and beyond.
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