Chapter 4 Flashcards
1
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Areas of Lifespan dev.
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- physical
- social
- emotional
- cognitive
2
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Define: maturation
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Orderly & sequential development of nervous system
3
Q
Define: Principle of Readiness
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unless necessary bodily structure are mature enough, no amount of practice will produce a particular behavior
4
Q
Define: sensitive period
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-when individual is more responsive to influences in the environment
5
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Stages of Lifespan Development
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- infancy_ 0-2 years
- childhood_ 2-10 years
- adolescence_ 10-20 years
- early adulthood_ 20-40 years
- middle age_ 40-65 years
- old age_ 65+
