Human Development and Early Childhood
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How does developmental change occur according to the continuous process view?

  • It is unpredictable and can vary significantly.
  • It involves different mechanisms for children and adults.
  • It is a linear progression through distinct stages.
  • It involves the same mechanisms qualitatively for all ages. (correct)
  • Which statement best represents the view of many modern developmental theorists regarding developmental pathways?

  • Development follows a strict and universal sequence for all children.
  • There are multiple pathways influenced by genetic and environmental factors. (correct)
  • Development is mostly dependent on the cultural context only.
  • All children develop at the same pace irrespective of their background.
  • What is the primary focus of a theory that values nature in developmental psychology?

  • The impact of parenting on behavior.
  • The stability of abilities or behaviors over time. (correct)
  • The environmental influences throughout life.
  • The effects of social interactions on development.
  • Which stage marks the fertilization and early development process?

    <p>Germination stage. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes early childhood development?

    <p>There is a significant improvement in logical thinking and peer interaction. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a bipolar position mean in modern developmental psychology?

    <p>Considering multiple perspectives simultaneously. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the prenatal stage of development?

    <p>It includes the growth and sophistication of body organs formed earlier. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In late childhood, which skill significantly develops?

    <p>Reading ability and logical thinking. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which parenting type is characterized as compassionately receptive but overly generous?

    <p>Permissive parenting (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the theory of impetus in motivation?

    <p>Restoration of biological needs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does homeostasis refer to in the context of motivation?

    <p>Balance of internal body conditions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hull's theory of impetus assumes what about the organism's internal state?

    <p>It influences the behavior through discomfort. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Freud's theory attributes human actions to which type of impetus?

    <p>Involuntary impulses (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do psychosocial and environmental cues play in eating behavior according to the content?

    <p>They influence behavior alongside physiological cues. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theory of motivation suggests that attractive stimuli can synchronize motivation?

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

    Which of the following best describes permissive parenting in relation to control of behavior?

    <p>It uses compassion without presenting appropriate principles. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary basis for judgment at the conventional level of moral development?

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    Which stage involves infants being able to distinguish speech sounds only from their native language?

    <p>6 to 12 months (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Thomas and Chess's temperament model, which type of child is characterized as being easily adaptable?

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    What dimension is essential in determining parenting type according to the parenting type model?

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    Which of the following attachment types is characterized by a lack of trust and confusion in relationships?

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    What do infants often start to produce around 18 months of age?

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    What is a characteristic of the authoritative type of upbringing?

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    What influences the internal operating model in a child's development after attachment formation?

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    At what age do infants typically achieve adult-level visual ability?

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    Which statement best describes infants' auditory preferences?

    <p>Infants prefer their mother's voice over other voices. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key aspect of Piaget's theory of cognitive development?

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    What discovery challenges the age threshold proposed by Piaget for understanding object permanence?

    <p>Infants younger than 8 months may understand object permanence. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Piaget characterize the conductive stage of moral development?

    <p>Children lack consistent adherence to rules. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stage follows the heteronomy stage in Piaget's moral development theory?

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    What is a noted advanced cognitive skill that some infants demonstrate according to recent studies?

    <p>Comprehending basic numbers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the expected ability of infants in recognizing behavioral intentions based on context?

    <p>Infants' recognition of intentions is limited and context-dependent. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do cultural rules dictate in emotional expression?

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    Which combination of emotions did Ekman classify as basic emotions?

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    What is the purpose of emotional regulation?

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    Which strategy focuses on modifying situations to control emotions?

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    How do emotions and decision-making interact?

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    Which factor plays a role in influencing personality from birth?

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    What is a reaction-focused strategy in emotional regulation?

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    What does the interaction between biology and the environment suggest about personality?

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    What characterizes the dimensional model of emotions?

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    What is the role of frustration in a newborn's personality development?

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    What distinguishes emotional phenomena as biological or cognitive?

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    Which of the following statements best summarizes the influence of twin studies on personality?

    <p>Personality traits can differ among twins despite shared genetics. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is NOT mentioned as influential in personality development?

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

    Flashcards

    Continuous vs. Non-continuous Development

    Describes whether developmental changes occur gradually or in distinct stages.

    Multiple Developmental Pathways

    Different children may develop in various ways due to their unique genetic and environmental factors.

    Nature vs. Nurture in Development

    Discusses the relative influence of genetics (nature) and environment (nurture) on development.

    Eclectic Approach in Development

    Combining various developmental theories to understand human development more comprehensively.

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    Germination

    The process where a fertilized egg implants itself in the uterine wall approximately two weeks after fertilization.

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    Embryonic Stage

    The stage of prenatal development (2-8 weeks) where major organs and tissues are formed.

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    Prenatal Stage

    The stage of development in the womb from 8 weeks to birth.

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    Piaget's Theory of Stages

    A theory that suggests that everyone progresses through the same stages of development in a specific order.

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    Infant Perception Development

    Infants develop visual, auditory, smell, taste, and tactile senses, showing significant abilities early on, with adult-like visual acuity around 6 months, and preference for mother's voice.

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    Piaget's Cognitive Development Stages

    Piaget proposed stages of cognitive development (sensory-motor, preoperational, concrete operational, formal operational), where schemas change qualitatively and the order is universal.

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    Infant's Understanding of Object Permanence

    Research, using expectation violation paradigms, shows infants younger than Piaget's proposed stages exhibit object permanence earlier than anticipated.

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    Core Knowledge Perspective

    Infants are born with innate knowledge about the world, accelerating their learning.

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    Infant Mathematical Understanding

    Infants may have innate mathematical abilities, which aid in their understanding of quantity and numbers.

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    Understanding Intentions, Beliefs

    Infants seemingly understand the behavioral intentions of others, though understanding beliefs can be context-dependent and might not be fully developed in young children.

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    Piaget's Moral Development Stages

    Piaget theorised that moral development arises from cognitive development, with stages including heteronomy (rules as absolute) and autonomy (rules as social consensus).

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    Pre-Moral Stage of Moral Development

    Young children (before age 5), don't consistently follow rules and their moral reasoning hasn't fully developed.

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    Kohlberg's Stages of Moral Development

    A theory describing the progression of moral reasoning from a focus on punishment and reward to a consideration of universal ethical principles.

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    Conventional Level of Moral Reasoning

    Moral judgments based on maintaining social order, approval, and laws.

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    Attachment

    The emotional bond between a child and caregiver.

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    Temperament

    Characteristic patterns of emotional responses and behaviors.

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    Parenting Styles

    Different approaches to raising children, categorized by responsiveness and demandingness.

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    Authoritative Parenting

    Parenting style characterized by high responsiveness and high demandingness; a balance of firm rules and emotional support.

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    Attachment Types

    Different patterns of attachment between child and caregiver as identified via observation.

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    Language Development (Infants)

    Infants initially distinguish all language sounds, but progressively refine their understanding to only their native language's sounds.

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    Biological Factors in Personality

    Genetic makeup influences personality traits from birth. Studies on twins and brain activity show a link between genes and personality differences.

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    Environmental Factors Shape Personality

    Experiences like family, culture, and social interactions play a crucial role in shaping an individual's personality. Learning from our environment shapes our behavior and personality.

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    Interaction of Biology and Environment

    Personality isn't solely determined by genes or environment. Both factors interact, leading to unique personality development.

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    Personality Theory: Mental Dynamics

    This theory focuses on how internal mental processes, like desires, emotions, and thoughts, influence personality.

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    Influence of Frustration on Personality

    Repeated experiences of unmet needs in infancy can contribute to personality development, potentially leading to passivity in expressing needs.

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    Permissive Parenting

    Compassionate but overly generous or inconsistent parenting style.

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    Neglectful Parenting

    Parenting that is not compassionate and does not prioritize rules to control behavior.

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    Instinct-Based Motivation (Initial)

    Explaining motivation using biological impulses determined by genetics and evolution.

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    Impetus Theory

    Motivation arises from a state of tension due to a deficiency, and actions are aimed at resolving that tension.

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    Homeostasis

    The body's internal equilibrium (e.g., blood sugar), actively maintained.

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    Hull's Impetus Theory

    Internal state (drive) precedes a behavior response and causes an action to reduce the discomfort of the state before stimulus and behavior

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    Freud's Impetus Theory

    Motivation involves unconscious desires represented in the psychological energy called libido.

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    Incentive Theory

    Environmental stimuli can motivate organisms, in addition to internal drives.

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    Cultural Influence on Emotion

    Different cultures have different rules about how emotions should be expressed, influencing how people show their feelings.

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    Basic Emotions

    These are universal, fundamental emotions like happiness, sadness, anger, fear, disgust, surprise, and contempt, which are expressed similarly across cultures.

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    Emotional Regulation

    The ability to control and manage our emotions effectively, helping us cope with difficult situations.

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    Situation-Focused Strategy

    A way to manage emotions by changing the situation itself or avoiding triggering situations.

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    Cognitive-Focused Strategy

    Managing emotions by changing how you think about a situation, reappraising it in a different light.

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    Reaction-Focused Strategy

    Controlling emotions by directly managing your reactions, like calming breathing exercises or expressing your feelings in a healthy way.

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    Emotional Injection in Decision Making

    Using your current emotional state as information when making decisions. Your mood can influence your choices.

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    Emotions and Decision Making

    Reason and emotion work together for better decisions. Finding the balance is key.

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    Study Notes

    Human Development

    • Human development is a continuous process, with similar mechanisms in children and adults
    • It can also be non-continuous, with qualitatively different mechanisms
    • Development can occur through one pathway or various, depending on genetic and environmental factors
    • Nature and nurture both influence development, but how their relative influence varies
    • Early life development affects lifetime processes
    • Different individuals have varying responses to developmental stages

    Birth, Infancy, and Childhood

    • Human life begins at fertilization
    • Fertilization combines sperm and egg nuclei to form a single nucleus with 46 chromosomes
    • Germination occurs 2 weeks after fertilization, where the fertilized egg implants in the uterine wall
    • Embryo stage (2-8 weeks after fertilization) involves major organ and tissue formation
    • Prenatal development, up to birth, sees the development and sophistication of major organs and tissues
    • Early childhood (2-6 years) brings changes in body ratio, weight loss
    • Late childhood (6-11 years) is marked by logical thinking, reading abilities, and peer relationships

    Cognitive Development

    • Piaget's theory proposes stages of cognitive development with qualitatively different schemas for each stage
    • Stages are universal and invariant, but recent research suggests variations in developmental timing
    • Core knowledge perspective suggests infants are born with knowledge, allowing for accelerated understanding
    • Infants possess innate knowledge of basic numbers
    • Infants also comprehend others' intentions depending on context

    Social Development

    • Temperament and personality greatly influence a child's social interactions
    • Attachment is an emotional bond that forms between a child and caregiver, influencing relationships throughout life
    • A child's temperament can affect how they respond to their environment and to their parents, which affects interactions and development
    • Internal operating models from early attachment affect human relations later
    • Parenting styles (authoritative, authoritarian, permissive) influence a child's developmental trajectory and interactions

    Motivation and Emotion

    • Motivation research initially relied on instinct as an explanation, Later expanded on theories like impetus, incentive, and arousal theories.
    • Homeostasis, the body's internal balance, is a key goal for some motivational theories
    • Emotions are complex, multi-faceted experiences including biological changes, cognitive evaluation, facial expressions, and subjectively felt sensations.
    • Emotions have various functions, synchronizing actions, facilitating social interaction, and providing information about internal states.
    • Regulation of emotions is crucial for well-being.

    Personality

    • Personality is defined by characteristics of behavior seen consistently across time and situations
    • Biological factors (genetic predisposition) and environmental influences (e.g., family, culture)shape personality significantly
    • Personality theories offer various explanations for personality traits, development, and structure (e.g., psychoanalytic, humanistic, trait)
    • There is continual interaction between biological and environmental factors throughout development, producing diverse trajectories.
    • Key factors like temperament, birth order, parenting style affect personality.

    Abnormal Behavior and Mental Health

    • Abnormal behavior is often characterized by maladaptive behaviors, subjective distress, deviations from societal norms, and impairments in adaptive functioning
    • DSM-5 is a classification system for various mental disorders.
    • Psychological disorders are influenced widely by a complex interplay of factors such as genetics, experiences, environment and cognition.
    • There are various categories of mental disorders, including anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, and personality disorders.

    Stress and Health

    • Stress is a complex experience encompassing physiological, behavioral, and emotional responses.
    • Various theoretical models and research approaches exist to understand the concept of stress (physiological responses, cognitive appraisals, coping mechanisms).
    • Personalities, and social support systems affect how individuals cope with stress.
    • Chronic stress is often linked to chronic health problems and disease.
    • Stress and health are closely related by various mechanisms.

    Theories of Psychotherapy

    • Psychodynamic, cognitive, humanistic, integrative approaches are common theories used to address and alleviate maladaptive patterns of behavior and thoughts.

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