24 Questions
Which domain of development involves mental processes such as perception, imagination, memory, and judgment?
Cognitive
Is development a gradual, continuous process or a sequence of separate stages?
Gradual, continuous process
During which stage of the lifespan do individuals begin to manage interpersonal and romantic relationships?
Adolescence
Which stage of the lifespan marks the development of brain, organ, and other genetics?
Infancy (0-2)
What is the concept acquired during infancy that involves understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or touched?
Object permanence
Which theme of Developmental Psychology focuses on understanding how genes and environment influence development?
Nature/Nurture
What is the main focus of the psychoanalytic theoretical perspective?
The influence of childhood experiences on personality development
In the context of normative types, what is an example of a non-normative event?
Major illness
What was the historical perception of childhood before the late 1800s?
Childhood was not considered a distinct life stage
Who are the major figures associated with the psychoanalytic theoretical perspective?
Sigmund Freud and Erik Erickson
What did Stanley Hall identify as a unique stage between childhood and adulthood?
Adolescence
Which theoretical perspective emphasizes inner motives and drives shaping personality and behavior?
Psychoanalytic
Which domain of development involves emotions, temperament, and social skills?
Social-emotional
During which stage of the lifespan do individuals begin to see social interaction with peers?
Middle and Late Childhood (5-12)
What is the major theme that focuses on the predictability of milestones in development?
Predictable Development
What characterizes development as contextual?
Normative contexts & transitions
Which stage of the lifespan is associated with the concept of object permanence acquisition?
Infancy (0-2)
In developmental psychology, what is meant by the term 'plastic'?
Adaptable to change
What is the major focus of the psychoanalytic theoretical perspective?
The influence of unconscious desires on personality
In the context of normative types, which event would be considered non-normative?
Major illness
Before the late 1800s, how was childhood perceived?
As a stage with many adulthood responsibilities
Which figure is associated with identifying emerging adulthood as a stage in the late 20th century?
Not mentioned in the text
What does the psychoanalytic theoretical perspective suggest shapes personality?
Early experience and unconscious desires
What led to the perception of childhood as a special life stage in the late 19th and 20th centuries?
Increased life expectancies
Test your knowledge of the scientific study of how and why individuals change or remain stable over time, focusing on the 3 domains of development: physical motor, cognitive, and social-emotional. Explore the characteristics of development and related concepts.
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