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The brain is only ______% of adult size at birth.
The brain is only ______% of adult size at birth.
25
By the age of 5, the brain grows to ______% of adult size.
By the age of 5, the brain grows to ______% of adult size.
90
The organs of the body have their origin in a single ______.
The organs of the body have their origin in a single ______.
cell
Young children creep before ______.
Young children creep before ______.
Children utter single words before forming ______ sentences.
Children utter single words before forming ______ sentences.
Development occurs in well-defined ______.
Development occurs in well-defined ______.
Recent approaches to development focus on changes across the entire life ______.
Recent approaches to development focus on changes across the entire life ______.
Children are not the only ones who face biological and environmental ______.
Children are not the only ones who face biological and environmental ______.
Developmental psychology explains the course of physical, social, emotional, moral and intellectual development over a person's ______.
Developmental psychology explains the course of physical, social, emotional, moral and intellectual development over a person's ______.
Developmental psychology is a ______ of psychology that focuses on the study of human development.
Developmental psychology is a ______ of psychology that focuses on the study of human development.
The study examines ______ changes and interindividual differences within these changes.
The study examines ______ changes and interindividual differences within these changes.
Developmental psychology involves a lifelong process from ______ to death.
Developmental psychology involves a lifelong process from ______ to death.
Continuous change refers to development that is ______ over time.
Continuous change refers to development that is ______ over time.
Discrete change involves distinct, separate stages of ______.
Discrete change involves distinct, separate stages of ______.
The module includes formulating a chart of ______ span development.
The module includes formulating a chart of ______ span development.
To understand human development, different theories need to be ______ and contrasted.
To understand human development, different theories need to be ______ and contrasted.
Physical condition peaks in ______ and then declines slightly.
Physical condition peaks in ______ and then declines slightly.
Lifestyle choices influence health and ______.
Lifestyle choices influence health and ______.
Personality traits become relatively ______ in adulthood.
Personality traits become relatively ______ in adulthood.
Creative output may decline during ______.
Creative output may decline during ______.
Most people marry and most become ______ in adulthood.
Most people marry and most become ______ in adulthood.
Menopause often occurs as women transition into ______.
Menopause often occurs as women transition into ______.
Basic mental abilities peak in ______ adulthood.
Basic mental abilities peak in ______ adulthood.
Continuous models of development emphasize the occurrence of change in a ______ fashion.
Continuous models of development emphasize the occurrence of change in a ______ fashion.
Stressful life events can influence changes in ______ throughout adulthood.
Stressful life events can influence changes in ______ throughout adulthood.
Discrete models of development emphasize development through a series of qualitatively distinct ______.
Discrete models of development emphasize development through a series of qualitatively distinct ______.
With discrete growth, change happens after a specific ______.
With discrete growth, change happens after a specific ______.
Continuous growth means that change is ______ happening.
Continuous growth means that change is ______ happening.
The goal of developmental psychology is to enable people to adapt to their ______.
The goal of developmental psychology is to enable people to adapt to their ______.
Self-actualization is considered ______ to achieve the goal of developmental psychology.
Self-actualization is considered ______ to achieve the goal of developmental psychology.
The prenatal period marks the orderly development of the human organism beginning as soon as a spermatozoon ______ the ovum.
The prenatal period marks the orderly development of the human organism beginning as soon as a spermatozoon ______ the ovum.
Continuous growth involves change happening at every ______.
Continuous growth involves change happening at every ______.
The brain grows in ______ and is highly sensitive to environmental influence.
The brain grows in ______ and is highly sensitive to environmental influence.
Self-awareness ability to solve ______ develops by the end of the second year.
Self-awareness ability to solve ______ develops by the end of the second year.
Physical growth and development of motor skills are ______.
Physical growth and development of motor skills are ______.
Thinking is somewhat egocentric, but understanding of other people's ______ grows.
Thinking is somewhat egocentric, but understanding of other people's ______ grows.
Cognitive immaturity leads to some illogical ______ about the world.
Cognitive immaturity leads to some illogical ______ about the world.
Fine and gross motor skills improve, and ______ and language memory also improves.
Fine and gross motor skills improve, and ______ and language memory also improves.
Independence, initiative, self-control, and self-care ______.
Independence, initiative, self-control, and self-care ______.
Play becomes more imaginative, more elaborate and more ______.
Play becomes more imaginative, more elaborate and more ______.
Study Notes
Introduction to Human Development
- Developmental psychology examines physical, social, emotional, moral, and intellectual growth throughout the human lifespan.
- It represents a lifelong process starting from conception to death, analyzing both intraindividual (within the same person) and interindividual (comparing different individuals) changes.
- The brain develops significantly, reaching 90% of its adult size by age 5, highlighting the rapid growth occurring in early childhood.
The Concept of Development
- Recognizes children as distinct from adults, leading to the understanding that development happens in well-defined stages.
- Early studies primarily focused on child development with the assumption that development ceases in young adulthood; latest research includes development across the entire lifespan.
Continuous vs. Discrete Development Models
- Continuous models propose change occurs gradually and cumulatively, emphasizing ongoing development.
- Discrete models suggest developmental change happens in qualitatively distinct stages or phases with specific intervals marking significant transformations (critical periods).
- Discrete growth is event-driven while continuous growth is an ongoing process.
Goal of Developmental Psychology
- Aims to help individuals adapt to their environments effectively, often linked to the concept of self-actualization.
Stages of Human Development
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Prenatal Period: Begins with fertilization, leading to the initial complexity of the brain and rapid physical growth.
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Early Childhood (3 to 6 years):
- Children exhibit rapid physical growth, improving motor skills and cognitive abilities.
- Shift from dependence to greater autonomy; self-awareness and interest in others develop.
- Cognitive processes are egocentric initially but evolve to more elaborate understanding.
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Adulthood:
- Physical peak followed by gradual decline in health and sensory abilities.
- Moral judgment and personality traits become stable but can be influenced by life events.
- Individuals make significant decisions regarding relationships, careers, and personal lifestyles during this phase.
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Middle Adulthood:
- Peak cognitive abilities with continued development in expertise and problem-solving skills.
- Potential midlife transitions, such as menopause in women, may impact health and lifestyle choices.
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Explore the foundational concepts of developmental psychology in this quiz designed for Psych 11. Enhance your understanding of human development through concept mapping and key learning outcomes. Perfect for students eager to grasp the essentials of this fascinating field.
