Ch 8 Vocab Flashcards
The pattern of continuity and change in human capabilities that occurs throughout life
Development
Studying people of different ages
Cross sectional studies
Following the same people for a period of time
Longitudinal studies
Biological inheritance
Nature
Environmental experiences
Nurture
Individuals take active roles in own development
Self
Genetic heritage
Genotype
Observable characteristic
Phenotype
A persons ability to recover from or adapt to difficult times
resilience
Weeks 1-2 of pregnancy
Germinal period
Weeks 3-8 of pregnancy; organ formation
Embryonic period
Months 2-9; development of functionality
Fetal period
Agents that cause birth defects
Teratogens
Max number of cell division possible
Cellular clock theory
Cause DNA and cell damage
Free radical theory
Stress hormones linger longer
Hormonal stress theory
Both hemispheres of the brain are used more equally
Reduced lateralization of Brian
Framework that organizes info
Schemas
Incorporate new info into existing schemas
Assimilation
Adjust schemas to new info
Accommodation
Birth-2 years; coordinate sensations with movements
Sensorimotor stage
2-7 years; symbolic thinking; words and images
Pre operational stage
7-11 years; operational thinking; classification skills
Concrete operational stage
11-15 years; lasts through adulthood, abstract and idealistic thought
Formal operational stage
