10 Questions
During which stage of development does an intimate dynamism in friendships emerge?
Preadolescence
What is the primary focus of Developmental Psychology?
The scientific study of human development and changes throughout life
During which stage of development does an interest in the other sex emerge?
Early adolescence
What is a key area of focus in Developmental Psychology?
Both A and B
What is a key aspect of development during late adulthood?
Developing full and mature interrelationships
What is the primary method used to gather information about lifespan development?
Research
What is a key aspect of social and emotional development?
Self-concept and identity formation
During which stage of development do individuals reach their highest level of physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development?
Adulthood
During which stage of development do individuals develop a sense of responsible citizenship?
Late adulthood
What is a key area of focus in Cognitive Development?
Both A and B
Study Notes
Developmental Psychology
- Developmental psychology is the scientific study of changes that occur in human beings throughout their lives.
- It examines change and development across a broad range of topics and contexts.
Periods of Development
- Prenatal development: conception to birth, with a focus on the health of the mother and the formation of major body structures.
- Infancy: 0-2 years, characterized by dramatic growth, development of senses, and transformation from newborn to toddler.
- Childhood: 2-6 years, referred to as the preschool years, where the child learns language, gains independence, and begins to understand the physical world.
- Juvenile era: begins with grade school, where the child continues to develop and learn.
Freud's Psychosexual Stages of Development
- Oral stage: 0-2 years, where the infant achieves gratification through oral activities.
- Anal stage: 2-3 years, where the child learns to respond to societal demands.
- Phallic stage: 3-7 years, where the child learns to realize the differences between males and females and becomes aware of sexuality.
- Latency stage: 7-11 years, where sexual urges are relatively quiet.
- Genital stage: 11-adult years, where the growing adolescent learns to deal maturely with the opposite sex.
Piaget's Stages of Cognitive Development
- Sensorimotor stage: 0-2 years, where infants “think” using their senses and motor actions, and develop object permanence.
- Preoperational stage: 2-7 years, where children use their new ability to represent objects in various activities.
- Concrete operational stage: 7-11 years, where children master the use of logic in concrete ways.
- Formal operational stage: 11-beyond, where children become able to reason about abstract concepts and hypothetical situations.
Later Developmental Stages
- Preadolescence: marked by closer friendships and intimate dynamism.
- Early adolescence: characterized by an interest in the opposite sex and erotic dynamism.
- Late adulthood: a time of developing full and mature interrelationships, and understanding the need for responsible citizenship.
- Adulthood: the period of human development where physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development reach their highest level.
This quiz covers the different stages of human development, from prenatal development to learning and growth throughout one's lifetime. It discusses how societal influences and family members play a role in shaping our development. Test your knowledge of human development and growth!
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