Human Development Chapter 1
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What does the term 'critical period' in language acquisition refer to?

  • The age at which language development begins
  • The point where language ability is fully developed
  • Optimal time frame during which language must be acquired (correct)
  • The phase when children first start to speak

    • Which of the following is NOT one of the four goals of developmental psychology?

  • Describe
  • Diagnose (correct)
  • Predict
  • Modify

    • What is one of the principles of the life-span developmental approach?

  • Development is lifelong and continuous (correct)
  • Development is influenced solely by genetics
  • Developmental change ceases after early childhood
  • Development occurs in a series of distinct stages

    • What aspect of human development is foundational for the scientific study described?

    <p>Development is systematic and adaptive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following studies is associated with the formal study of human development?

    <p>Stanford Studies of Gifted Children</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which domain of development encompasses personality and emotional life?

    <p>Psychosocial Development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What age range is classified as Adolescence?

    <p>11–20 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is NOT mentioned as influencing individual development rates?

    <p>Social Influence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What best describes 'Nuclear Family'?

    <p>Two generations: parents and children</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the concept of 'Periods of the Life Span' best characterized?

    <p>Subjective perceptions that vary among cultures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one consequence of living in neighborhoods with high unemployment for children?

    <p>Higher likelihood of emotional and behavior problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes a 'critical period' in development?

    <p>A specific time when an event has a significant impact on development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of an 'ethnic group'?

    <p>Common ancestry, religion, or origin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'plasticity' in development refer to?

    <p>The ability to change performance through life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which age-graded influence is considered a fixed developmental timing?

    <p>Puberty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'non-normative influences' refer to?

    <p>Unusual events affecting an individual's life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors is NOT typically included in the measure of socioeconomic status (SES)?

    <p>Personal relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the concept of 'cultural context' in development?

    <p>Customs and traditions learned and passed on</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do normative history-graded influences affect individuals?

    <p>Through shared experiences that shape attitudes during formative years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which outcome shows a significant increase in risk related to low socioeconomic status (SES)?

    <p>Increased rates of dropping out of school</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Experience Human Development

    • Course information:
      • Instructor: Aylin İlden Koçkar, Psy, Msc, PhD.
      • Year: 2024-2025
      • Contact: psikologaylinildenkockar

    The Study of Human Development - Chapter 1

    • Overview of the study of human development.
    • Genie case study: Raised questions about language acquisition critical periods - comparing adult vs. child language acquisition.
    • Guideposts for study:
      • What is human development and its evolution?
      • What do developmental scientists study?
      • What makes individuals different?
      • What are the principles of the lifespan approach?

    Formal Study of Human Development

    • Development is systematic, adaptive, and lifelong.
    • Stanford Studies of Gifted Children
    • Berkeley Growth and Guidance Studies
    • Oakland Growth Study

    Four Goals of Developmental Psychology

    • Describe: When do children say first words?
    • Predict: Will delayed language affect speech?
    • Explain: How do children learn language?
    • Modify: Can therapy help speech delays?

    Domains of Development

    • Physical: Body, brain, senses, motor skills, and health.
    • Cognitive: Learning, memory, moral reasoning, language, thinking, and creativity.
    • Psychosocial: Personality, emotional life, and relationships.

    Periods of the Life Span

    • A social construction.
      • Based on perceptions and assumptions.
      • Varies across cultures and generations.
      • Adolescence is a relatively recent concept in some societies.
    • Prenatal, Infancy & Toddlerhood, Early Childhood, Middle Childhood, Adolescence, Young Adulthood, Middle Adulthood, and Late Adulthood.
      • Specific age ranges provided.

    Influences on Development

    • Heredity (inherited traits from parents).
    • Environment (physical and social influences).
    • Maturation (sequences of physical and behavioral patterns).

    Nature vs. Nurture

    Contexts of Development: Family

    • What is a family? A definition depends.
    • Significant changes over time and across cultures

    Nuclear Family

    • Two generations (parents and children).
    • Economic unit (historically in farming).
    • Dominant in Western societies.
    • Increasingly diverse (working parents, stepchildren, single parents).

    Extended Family

    • Multigenerational kinship.
    • Includes grandparents, cousins, aunts/uncles (and others).
    • Flexible social roles; traditionally common in many cultures (Asian, African, Latin American).
    • Less typical in some contexts.

    Contexts of Development: Socioeconomic Status (SES)

    • Includes income, education, and occupation.
    • Poor children are more likely to:
      • Have emotional and behavioral problems.
      • Not reach cognitive potential.
      • Experience poorer school performance.

    Poverty Hurts Children

    • Data on risk increases with poverty in different areas of development. (health, education)

    Low SES & Related Risk Factors

    • Poverty increases negative outcomes.
    • Features like unemployment in neighborhoods can be factors.
    • Limited social support is another factor.

    Contexts of Development: Culture

    • Culture as a way of life
    • Customs, traditions, artwork.
    • Learned behaviors passed on.

    Contexts of Development: Race & Ethnicity

    • Ethnic Group: Shared identity (ancestry, religion, origin).
    • Shared attitudes/beliefs.
    • Race: Socially constructed term; no universal definition or consensus.
    • Race categories are "fluid;" culturally and politically shaped.
    • Ethnic gloss: Oversimplification that hides within-group diversity.

    Contexts of Development: Historical Context

    • Unique period of life and growth.
    • Experiences shaped by the time period. (ex: Great Depression, World War II, the '60s)

    Age-Graded Normative Influences

    • Common to a specific age group.
    • Maturational: Events that are fixed in time (e.g., puberty, menopause)
    • Social: Events with flexible timing (e.g., marriage or parenthood).

    Normative History-Graded Influences

    • Events that shape attitudes across a historical generation.
    • Ex: Children of WWII shared particular experiences.
    • Cohort: A group born around the same time (can be part of several historical generations).

    Non-Normative Influences

    • Unusual events affecting individual lives.
    • Typical events at atypical times (e.g., puberty at age 20, marriage in teens).
    • Atypical events (e.g., birth defect, winning the lottery).

    Timing of Influences: Critical & Sensitive Periods

    • Critical period: Specific time where an event has a significant impact on development (or its absence).
    • Sensitive period: Specific time when a child is particularly receptive to certain experiences.

    Timing of Influences: Plasticity of Development

    • Performance modifiability throughout life.
    • Plasticity has limits, illustrated by the Genie example (Genie's case).

    Baltes's Life Span Approach: Six Key Principles

    • Lifelong development.
    • Multidimensional development.
    • Multidirectional development.
    • Changing resource allocations.
    • Plasticity.
    • Influence of historical and cultural contexts.

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