Psychology Chapter 11 Flashcards

Sequence of age-related changes that occur as a person progresses from conception to death.

First phase of prenatal development, encompassing the first two weeks after conception.

<p>Allows oxygen and nutrients to pass into the fetus from the mother's bloodstream and bodily wastes to pass out to the mother.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Second stage of prenatal development, lasting from two weeks until the end of the second month.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Third stage of prenatal development, lasting from two months through birth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The age at which a baby can survive in the event of premature birth (23-26 weeks).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>External agents such as drugs or viruses that can harm an embryo or fetus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Collection of congenital problems associated with excessive alcohol use during pregnancy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Progression of muscular coordination required for physical activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The head to foot direction of motor development.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Center-outward direction of motor development.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Development that reflects the gradual unfolding of one's genetic blueprint.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Indicate the typical age at which individuals display various behaviors and abilities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Characteristic mood, activity level, and emotional reactivity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Investigators observe one group of participants repeatedly over a period of time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Investigators compare groups of participants of different ages at a single point in time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Differences between age groups due to the groups growing up in different time periods.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The close, emotional bonds of affection that develop between infants and their caregivers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Emotional distress seen in many infants when they are separated from their caregivers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Infants are exposed to a series of eight separation and reunion episodes to assess the quality of their attachment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Avoidant attachment</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Infants use their mother as a secure base from which to venture out and explore the world.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Infants appear anxious even when their mother is near and protest excessively when she leaves but are not particularly comforted when she returns.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Children are not distressed when the mother leaves and seek little contact with her.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Children are confused about whether they should approach or avoid their mother.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Developmental period during which characteristic patterns of behavior are exhibited and certain capacities become established.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Each stage brings a psychosocial crisis, conveying a crucial turning point.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Trust vs Mistrust: Is my world predictable and supportive? (First year of life)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Autonomy vs Shame and Doubt: Can I do things myself or must I always rely on others? (Second and third years)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Initiative vs Guilt: Am I good or am I bad? (Fourth through sixth years)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Industry vs Inferiority: Am I competent or am I worthless? (Age 6 through puberty)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Identity vs Confusion: Who am I and where am I going? (Adolescence)</p> Signup and view all the answers