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The ______ debate refers to the ongoing discussion about the relative contributions of nature (genetics) and nurture (environment) in shaping human development.
The ______ debate refers to the ongoing discussion about the relative contributions of nature (genetics) and nurture (environment) in shaping human development.
nature/nurture
Which of the following is NOT a part of the APA paper structure?
Which of the following is NOT a part of the APA paper structure?
What is the correlation coefficient used for in research?
What is the correlation coefficient used for in research?
Which of the following research methods involves studying the same individuals over a period of time?
Which of the following research methods involves studying the same individuals over a period of time?
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In an experiment, the independent variable (IV) is:
In an experiment, the independent variable (IV) is:
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What is the purpose of a control group in an experiment?
What is the purpose of a control group in an experiment?
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Which of the following is an ethical guideline of research?
Which of the following is an ethical guideline of research?
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What is the name of the process that creates two identical daughter cells from a single parent cell?
What is the name of the process that creates two identical daughter cells from a single parent cell?
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Which of the following is considered the first stage of prenatal development?
Which of the following is considered the first stage of prenatal development?
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What is a teratogen?
What is a teratogen?
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Which of Piaget's stages of cognitive development is characterized by the ability to think abstractly and solve problems systematically?
Which of Piaget's stages of cognitive development is characterized by the ability to think abstractly and solve problems systematically?
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According to Vygotsky, what is the zone of proximal development?
According to Vygotsky, what is the zone of proximal development?
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What is metacognition?
What is metacognition?
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Which of the following is a physical milestone typically achieved around 6 months of age?
Which of the following is a physical milestone typically achieved around 6 months of age?
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The development of vision in infants follows which pattern?
The development of vision in infants follows which pattern?
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What is the term for the onset of menstruation in females?
What is the term for the onset of menstruation in females?
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Which brain region is associated with increased attention, goal direction, and self-control in early childhood?
Which brain region is associated with increased attention, goal direction, and self-control in early childhood?
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Which of the following is NOT a stage of attachment described by attachment theory?
Which of the following is NOT a stage of attachment described by attachment theory?
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What is the name of the theoretical framework that explains the development of language in children, often attributed to Noam Chomsky?
What is the name of the theoretical framework that explains the development of language in children, often attributed to Noam Chomsky?
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Which of Kohlberg's stages of moral development emphasizes abstract principles of justice and individual rights?
Which of Kohlberg's stages of moral development emphasizes abstract principles of justice and individual rights?
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What is the name of the moral development theory that focuses on the care perspective, highlighting the importance of empathy and relationships?
What is the name of the moral development theory that focuses on the care perspective, highlighting the importance of empathy and relationships?
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In which stage of Freud's psychosexual theory does the superego develop?
In which stage of Freud's psychosexual theory does the superego develop?
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Which of the Big Five personality traits is characterized by being organized, disciplined, and goal-oriented?
Which of the Big Five personality traits is characterized by being organized, disciplined, and goal-oriented?
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In Erikson's psychosocial theory, which stage is associated with the crisis of trust versus mistrust?
In Erikson's psychosocial theory, which stage is associated with the crisis of trust versus mistrust?
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According to Marcia's identity statuses, which status describes individuals who have explored different options and made a commitment to an identity?
According to Marcia's identity statuses, which status describes individuals who have explored different options and made a commitment to an identity?
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Which of the following is NOT a range of intelligence listed in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a range of intelligence listed in the text?
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The term 'semenarche' refers to the onset of menstruation in females.
The term 'semenarche' refers to the onset of menstruation in females.
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Study Notes
Human Life Span Development - Final Exam Study Guide
- Nature/nurture debate is a central concept in developmental psychology.
- Research methods include case studies, observations, surveys, correlations, longitudinal studies, cross-sectional studies and cross-sequential studies; experiments have IV, DV, population, sample, random selection and control groups.
- APA paper structure includes an introduction, methods, results, discussion and abstract.
- Prenatal development stages include germinal, embryonic, and fetal periods; chromosomes, mitosis, meiosis, sex chromosomes, and dominant/recessive genes are relevant; critical periods and viability are important.
- Development milestones during prenatal stages are mentioned as well as stages of development.
- Teratogens are factors that can negatively impact prenatal development.
- Cognitive development focuses on Piaget's stages (sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, formal operational); Vygotsky's work on scaffolding and the zone of proximal development, metacognition and post formal thought structures is key.
- Physical development milestones include head control, sitting, crawling, standing, and vision development (e.g.)
- Attachment theory classifies attachment styles into secure, resistant ambivalent, avoidant.
- Moral development discussed using theories by Kholberg (preconventional, conventional, postconventional stages) and Gilligan.
- Personality theory covers Freud's (id, ego, superego; psychosexual stages such as oral, anal, phallic, latency, genital) and Erikson's psychosocial stages (trust vs. mistrust, autonomy vs. shame and doubt, initiative vs. guilt, industry vs. inferiority, identity vs. role confusion, intimacy vs. isolation, generativity vs. stagnation, integrity vs. despair).
- Intelligence and its ranges (profound ID…gifted/genius) are important.
- Temperament traits (easy, difficult, slow-to-warm) affect individual differences.
- Sex/gender considerations including menarche/semenarche, frontal lobe growth, and limbic system development can be part of the topic of study.
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Prepare for your final exam in Human Life Span Development with this comprehensive study guide. Explore critical concepts such as the nature vs. nurture debate, research methods, APA paper structure, prenatal development, and cognitive development stages. This guide highlights essential milestones and factors influencing development.
