Why do we study human development? identity vs identity confusion longer we must interact with people of all ages Chronosystem (Bronfenbrenner)

we must interact with people of all ages

characteristics of lifespan stability Vygotsky's Sociocultural Theory development lifelong, multidimensional, multidirectional, plasticity, contextual, growth/maintenance/ regulation of loss, biology/culture and the individual, contemporary concerns

lifelong, multidimensional, multidirectional, plasticity, contextual, growth/maintenance/ regulation of loss, biology/culture and the individual, contemporary concerns

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Psychology - Developmental Psychology

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Why do we study human development?

the pattern of change that begins at conception and continues through the life span

most development consists of this...

belief that children are born bad, they must be strictly monitored

-proposed by John Locke - belief that children acquire characteristics based on experiences - they carry these characteristics into adulthood

-belief that children are born good -they must grow with guidance, not strictness

basic approach of development - belief that people grow most in childhood, barely grow in adulthood, and decline in growth in old age

characteristics of lifespan

t/f we are always learning and growing

characteristic of lifespan meaning no age period dominates development

characteristic of lifespan meaning mind, body, and emotions are always changing and affecting one another

characteristic of lifespan meaning components off a dimension could grow or shrink

characteristic of lifespan meaning capacity to learn new things changes as we get older

characteristic of lifespan meaning we change because of things like family, school, and heredity

characteristic of lifespan meaning little growth from middle age to late adult

characteristic of lifespan meaning our biology and surroundings influence our development, but as individuals we still can choose what we do

characteristic of lifespan meaning our development depends on health and wellbeing, parenting and education, sociocultural diversity, social policy cause of action designed to promote the welfare of the citizen

the three categories of influences

environmental influences that are alike for those in the same age group

influences common to a generation of people

unusual occurrences that have a major impact on the individual's life

the ability to adapt effectively and recover from disappointment, difficulty, or crisis

resiliency can be affected by...

development through lifespan consists of three processes...

processes which refers to changes in ones physical nature

processes that are changes in an individual's thought, intelligence, and language

processes that include changes in relationships with other people, emotions, and personality

period of development that takes place from conception to birth

period of development that takes place from birth to 18 months

period of development that takes place from 1 1/2 to 3 years old

period of development that takes place from 3-5 years old

period of development that takes place from 6-10 or 11 years old

period of development that takes place from 10-12 through 18-21 years

period of development that takes place from 18-25 years

period of development that takes place from mid twenties to thirties

period of development that takes place from 40-60 years old

period of development that takes place from 60 years old to death

do people believe happiness increases or decreases with age?

T/F you chronological age and psychological age are the same

the younger your biological age, is your life expectancy longer or shorter

individuals biological inheritance

environmental experience

results of heredity and early experiences in life that don't allow for change

plasticity is present and change can occur throughout the life span

gradually becoming who you are

theory of development that believes human behavior is sexually driven - there is a central theme of unconscious thoughts

theory of development that believes behavior is socially driven - consisted of 8 psychological stages

Erik Eriksons 8 psychological stages were...

eriksons stage in which If needs are dependably met, infants develop a sense of basic trust

eriksons psychological stage in which a toddler learns to exercise will and to do things independently; failure to do so causes shame and doubt

Erikson's stage in which the child finds independence in planning, playing and other activities. Guilt comes into play when a child feels irresponsible

Erikson's stage between 6 and 11 years, when the child learns to be productive. Child has increased intellect ability. If they fall behind, they risk feeling incompetent

eriksons period during which teenagers seek to determine what is unique and distinctive about themselves

Erikson's stage in which individuals form deeply personal relationships, marry, begin families. Isolation occurs when this fails to happen

Eriksons stage in which Adults must be productive in their work and willing to raise a next generation or they risk stagnation

Erikson's stage in which those near the end of life look back and evaluate their lives

4 stages of Piagets cognitive development theory

Piagets stage of development between birth and 2 years old where we coordinate sensory experiences

Piagets stage of development where one begins to go beyond sensory skills and include words and images in development

Piagets stage of development where we can reason logically when reasoning can be applied to specific concrete examples

Piagets stage of development where reasons become more abstract, idealistic, and logical

theory of development that includes culture and social interaction guiding cognitive development . It also focuses on using what cultures offer to learn

theory of development in which learning takes place through processing information

theory of development that believes rewards and punishments shape development - mostly focuses on behavior, not thoughts and feelings

theory of development in which kay factors are behavior, environment, and cognition. It focuses on learning by observing what others do

theory of development that stresses behavior is strongly influenced by biology

theory of development that stresses that behavior is strongly influenced by the environment

theory of development that focuses on how a developing person is embedded in a series of interacting systems

level of bronfenbrenner's ecological theory that focuses on Individual's immediate environment Ex: Child's school place

level of bronfenbrenner's ecological theory that focuses on the network of different relationships and settings that the individuals encounter.

The environments that indirectly influence the child. Ex: Extended family

level of bronfenbrenner's ecological theory that focuses on the cultural values, economic conditions, and other forms that shape a society. Ex: Religion

level of bronfenbrenner's ecological theory that focuses on the patterning of environmental events and transitions over the life course, as well as socio-historical circumstances

theory of development that stresses behavior is strongly influenced by biology

theory of development that stresses that behavior is strongly influenced by the environment

sudden and distinct changes to arrive at who you are today

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