Chapter 1: Orientation to Lifespan Development Flashcards
Louise Brown
Worlds first test tube baby
Developmentalists study?
how our biological inheritance and environments affect behavior, personality, and potential
Lifespan Development
pattern of change that begins at conception and continues throughout life until death
TOPIC AREAS IN LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENT
Physical, Cognitive, Personality, Social
physical development
examining ways in which the bodys makeup and need for food and drink and sleep helps determine behavior
cognitive development
how growth and change in intelectual capabilites influence a persons behavior
personality development
stabiliyu and change in characteristics that differentiate one person from another
social development
individuals interactions and relationships with others grow, change and remain stable
Views of Child development- original sin view
children born into world corrupted with inclination toward evil
Views of Child Development- tabla rasa view
children born as “blank slate” and aquire characteristics through experience (Locke)
Views of Child Development- innate goodness view
children born inherently good (Rousseau)
Adult Development- Lifespan
approx 120 years for humans (has not changed)
Adult Development- Life Expectancy
of years person expected to live on average when born in a particular year (changes)
LIFESPAN PERSPECTIVE
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lifelong
conception to dealth
multidimensional
biological, cognitive, socioemotional components
multidirectional
gains and losses at each stage
plasticity
(stability/change)- degree to which early traits and characteristics persist through life or change
multidisciplinary
takes into account disciples (physcholoy, anthropology, biology, etc)
contextual
influencd by social, historical, cultural contexts
INFLUENCES OF DEVELOPMENT
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normative AGE(graded influences)
biological and environmental influences similar for individuals in a particular age group
normative HISTORY(graded influences)
biological and environmental influences assoiciated with history
cohort (history graded influence)
group of people born around the same time in which they live. Social events have similar influences on members of particular cohort
non-normative life events
unusual occurrences that have a major impact on a person’s life
sociocultural graded influences
social and cultural factors present at a particular time for a particular individual, depending on ethnicity, social class, subcultural membership
DEVELOPMENTAL ISSUES
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Extent to which development is influenced by biology (nature) and by the environment (nurture)
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Extent development involves gradual, cumulative change (continuity) or distinct stages (discontinuity)
Nature and Nuture
nature- influenced by biology, genes, heredity
nurture- environment, learning experiences
Interactionist view: nature and nurture interact
stability and change
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continuity and discontinuity
gradual, cumulative change, building on previous levels QUANTITATIVE (cont)
distinct stages, QUALITATIVE different from behavior at earlier stages (discont)
CONCEPTIONS OF AGE
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chronological age
number of years elapsed since person’s birth
biological age
age in terms of biological health
psychological age
individuals adaptive capacities
social age
social roles and expectations related to person’s age
PERIODS OF DEVELOPMENT
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prenatal
conception to birth
infancy and toddlerhood
birth to 3
preschool period
3-6
middle and late childhood
6-12
adolescence
12-20
young adulthood
20-40
middle adulthood
40-60
late adulthood
60+
critical period
specific time during development when a particular event has greatest consequences(stimuli needed to proceed normally)
sensitive period
organisms are susceptible to certain kinds of stimuli in their environments, BUT absence of stimuli does not always produce irreversible consequences
maturation
predetermined unfolding of genetic information (nature)
fixation
behavior reflecting earlier stage of development due to unresolved conflict
theory
coherent set of ideas that helps to explain data and make predictions
paradigms
ways of thinking; ways of framing thinking
PSYCHODYNAMIC THEORIES
development depends primarily on unconsious mind…emotion, behavior is surface characteristic, analyza symbolic meaning of behavior, early experiences important in development
behavior motivated by inner forces, memories, and conflicts beyond peoples awareness or control
freuds psychosexual (analytic) theory
id, ego, superego
id
“pleasure principle”, born with, satisfy demands of libido(sexual energy),max please and minimize pain
ego
“reality principle” 2-3, intergrate into society, socially acceptable, compromise with id
superego
“morality principle” perfect human, shoulding, right and wrong, 5-6
freuds psychosexual theory
pleasure and gratification focused on particular biological function and body part
oral
12-18 month sucking biting eating
anal
up to three years, potty training
phallic
3 to 5-6 years, interest in genitals, same sex parents
latency
5-6 to adolescence, gaining friendship
genital
adolescence to adulthood, sexual energy and relationships
ERIKSONS PSYCHOSOCIAL THEORY
8 stages of development
unique task confronts individuals with crisis to be resolved
positive resolution of crisis builds foundations for healthy development
infancy
trust vs. mistrust
toddlerhood
autonomy vs. shame and doubt (do yourself)
early childhood
initiative vs. guilt