Chapter 5 - 'How Psychological Development Proceeds'

Question 1

State the different stages of lifespan development.

In age grouping

Answer 1

0-2 years.
2-10 years.
10-20 years.
20-40 years.
40-65 years.
65+

Question 2

Define continuous development.

Answer 2

Development involving:

Gradual ongoing change.
Without sudden shifts.

Question 3

Define discontinuous development.

Answer 3

Development involving:

Distinct and separate stage like steps.
Different kinds of abilities occurring at each stage.

Question 4

Define quantitive changes.

Give an example.

Answer 4

Variations in the quantity, or amount of a thought, feeling or behaviour.

For example:
The number of words spoken in relation to age.

Question 5

Define qualitative changes.

Give an example.

Answer 5

Changes that make the individual different from the way before, Those that vary in quality, kind or type.

For example:
At four years you had less understanding of the concept honesty, whereas now you can understand these concepts.

Question 6

State the different stages of lifespan development.

In name grouping

Answer 6

Infancy.
Childhood.
Adolescence.
Early adulthood.
Middle age.
Older age.