Chapter 10 Development Flashcards
Developmental Psychology
The study of how behavior changes over the life span.
Gene-environment interaction
Impact of genes on behavior depends on the environment where behavior develops.
Nature via nurture
Children with certain genetic predispositions often seek out and create their own environments.
Gene expression
Activation or deactivation of genes by environmental experiences throughout development.
Germinal period
0-2 weeks
Embryonic period
2-8 weeks
Fetal period
9 weeks to birth
Exposure to Teratogens
Teratogens are environmental factors that can exert a negative impact on prenatal development.
Zygote
Spontaneous abortion
Embryo
Major defects in body structure.
Fetus
Improper functioning of body systems.
The Aging Brain
Neurons die with age.
Aging and Memory
Ability to recall declines, but recognition ability stays nearly the same.
Piaget’s stages of cognitive development:
- Sensorimotor
- Preoperational
- Concrete operational
- Formal operational
Sensorimotor stage
birth - 2 years
