Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

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What is the name of the gland that releases growth hormones?

Pituitary gland

Which of the following can negatively impact brain development in early childhood?

  • Malnutrition
  • Lead exposure
  • Unsafe environments
  • All of the above (correct)

According to Piaget, children in the preoperational stage are able to easily understand other people's perspectives.

False (B)

What is the name of the gap between what a child can do independently and what they can achieve with guidance from an adult or peer, as described by Vygotsky?

<p>Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Erikson, which psychosocial stage are children in during early childhood?

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What is the main cognitive change that occurs during adolescence, according to Piaget?

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Which of the following is NOT a type of identity status proposed by James Marcia?

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What is the name of the stage in Daniel Levinson's theory of adult development where individuals start to separate from their family of origin and explore their identity as independent adults?

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According to G. Stanley Hall, adolescence is not marked by dramatic changes or emotional turbulence.

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What is the name of the theory proposed by Howard Gardner that suggests intelligence is not solely based on IQ scores?

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Studies show that boys and girls experience self-esteem in adolescence in the same way, often tied to academic achievements.

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Flashcards

Pituitary gland

A gland in the brain that releases growth hormones, impacting physical development.

Malnutrition

Poor nutrition that can stunt growth and cause developmental issues.

Cognitive Development

How children learn, think, and solve problems at different ages.

Preoperational stage

Piaget's stage (ages 2-7) where children use language and imagination but struggle with perspectives.

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Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)

The difference between what a child can do alone and with guidance.

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Erikson's Psychosocial Stages

Stages of development that highlight the importance of social interaction in shaping personality.

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Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt

Erikson's stage (1-3 years) where children learn independence, or doubt their abilities.

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Initiative vs. Guilt

Erikson's stage (3-5 years) where children take initiative, or feel guilty.

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Pre-conventional level

Kohlberg's moral stage where children mostly behave to avoid punishment or gain rewards.

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Puberty

Period of hormonal changes leading to physical changes in adolescence.

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Anorexia Nervosa

Eating disorder characterized by self-starvation.

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Bulimia

Eating disorder involving binge eating followed by purging.

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Binge-eating disorder

Eating disorder involving frequent binge episodes.

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Prefrontal cortex

Brain region responsible for decision-making and impulse control, still developing in adolescence.

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Amygdala

Brain region that processes emotions, highly active in adolescence.

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Formal operational stage

Piaget's stage where adolescents can think abstractly, reason logically, and consider hypothetical scenarios.

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Egocentrism

The belief that one's own experiences are unique or that everyone is watching them.

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Multiple intelligences

Gardner's theory that intelligence comes in various forms, such as musical or bodily-kinesthetic.

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Triarchic theory of intelligence

Sternberg's theory emphasizing analytical, creative, and practical intelligences.

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Study Notes

Physical Development in Early Childhood

  • Rapid growth and change characterize early childhood
  • Motor skills development accompanies physical growth
  • Pituitary gland releases growth hormones
  • Malnutrition can stunt growth, and environmental factors like lead exposure negatively impact brain development, even unsafe environments

Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

  • Children learn, think, and solve problems during early childhood
  • Cognitive development is studied by psychologists
  • Piaget's theory proposes preoperational stage (ages 2-7) where children are egocentric and use language and imagination
  • Vygotsky's theory emphasizes social interaction with the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) helping children learn

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

  • Rapid development of emotions and relationships
  • Erikson's Psychosocial Stages: Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt (ages 1-3), and Initiative vs. Guilt (ages 3-5)
  • Moral development is at a pre-conventional level, focused on avoiding punishment or gaining rewards
  • Gender differences in emotional expression exist based on societal expectations

Physical Development in Adolescence

  • Puberty involves hormonal changes causing significant growth spurts and body composition changes
  • Eating disorders like anorexia nervosa, bulimia, and binge-eating issues are problems during adolescence
  • Prefrontal cortex and amygdala are still developing, leading to impulsivity and heightened emotional responses

Cognitive Development in Adolescence

  • Formal operational stage, allowing abstract thought and logical reasoning
  • Adolescents may still display egocentrism (believing experiences are unique or that everyone is watching them)

Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

  • Erikson's Identity vs. Role Confusion stage (ages 17-22), where teens explore identity and roles
  • Peer influence is significant for emotional support and validation
  • Emotional regulation is still developing, leading to potential mood swings

Theories of Intelligence

  • Howard Gardner proposed multiple intelligences (musical, bodily-kinesthetic, interpersonal, etc.)
  • Robert Sternberg's triarchic theory focuses on analytical, creative, and practical intelligences

Adolescence Identity Formation

  • James Marcia developed four identity statuses (diffusion, foreclosure, moratorium, and achievement) that describes adolescence identity formation, highlighting different stages an adolescent goes through as they develop a better undestanding of themselves and their role in society.

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