Chapter 2 Flashcards
psychological development
cognitive, emotional & social growth overtime
nature
factors which influence development that are GENETICALLY passed down from biological parents to their children
nurture
factors from ones physical and social SURROUNDINGS that influence development
biopsychosocial model
a framework for understanding the human experience in terms of the influence of biological, psychological & social factors.
biological factors (biopsychosocial model)
genetic and internal
medication or drugs
nutrition, sleep, exercise
disease, hormones
psychological factors
relating to ones mind, internal
attitude, emotions, personality
beliefs and values
memories and thoughts
social factors
relating to ones external environment
relationships, social support
culture, education, wealth
physical environment
emotional development - C.E.R
the lifelong development of skills that allow individuals to control, express & recognise emotions in an apropriate way
attachment
emotional bond created between an infant & their primary caregiver
secure attachment
ability to form healthy relationships
independent & resilient
high levels of self esteem
insecure avoidant attachment
difficulty forming strong bonds
ignore their emotions
aviod asking for help
insecure resistant attachment
heavily dependant on others
seeks others to feel complete
contact comfort
the positive effects on infants when in close physical contact with their caregiver
cognitive development
the development of mental processes across the lifespan
sensorimotor stage
birth-2
object permanence
goal directed behaviour
