CHAPTER 9: The Voyage through the Life Span Flashcards
Main stages of prenatal development
- Germinal
- Embryonic
- Fetal
The formation of the zygote which undergoes multiple cell divisions, and implants into the uterine wall.
Germinal
Occurs on the third to the eighth week after conception. Major organs and systems of the body begin to develop.
Embryonic
Occurs in the ninth week and continuing until birth. Involves the maturation and growth of existing structures.
Fetal
The fertilized ovum or egg cell
Zygote
The protective sac that contains the embryo
Amniotic Sac
A membrane that serves as a filter for the exchange of nutrients and waste products between the mother and child.
Placenta
A tube that connects the developing fetus to the placenta in the womb
Umbilical Cord
An involuntary movement in response to stimulation. Withdrawal reflex where in it is a reflex to avoid painful stimuli
Reflexes
Infants’ _____ development progresses in a systematic manner; with reflexive to more complex motor skills.
Motor Development
Where children start learning things, understanding, and interpreting what they say.
Perceptual Development
The assimilation and accommodation helps with the process of learning, it is a fundamental concept that highlights the importance of helping children adapt to new information.
Jean Piaget’s Cognitive Theory
The stages of Jean Piaget’s Cognitive Theory
- Sensorimotor Stage (Birth-2 yrs old)
- Preoperational Stage (2-7 yrs old)
- Concrete Operational Stage (7-11 yrs old)
- Formal Operational Stage (11 and above)
Jean Piaget’s Cognitive Theory
- Infants use their senses and motor skills to think. They start to develop object permanence.
Sensorimotor Stage (Birth-2 yrs old)
Jean Piaget’s Cognitive Theory
- Children start to adapt more to using language and symbols. Thinking is still egocentric and lacks logical reasoning.
Preoperational Stage (2-7 yrs old)
Jean Piaget’s Cognitive Theory
- Starting to think more logically and organize their thinking comprehension. Capable of considering multiple perspectives.
Concrete Operational Stage (7-11 yrs old)
Jean Piaget’s Cognitive Theory
- The fourth and final stage where the child can reason and comprehend not only tangible objects and events but also hypothetical and abstract ones.
Formal Operational Stage (11 and above)
Focuses on the transmission of information and cognitive skills from generation to generation
Lev Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Theory
The range of tasks that a child can carry out with the help of someone who is more skilled.
The Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)
Temporary cognitive structures or methods of problem-solving that assist the child as they learn to function independently.
Scaffolding
3 aspects of Lawrence Kohlberg’s Theory of Moral Development
- Preconventional
- Conventional
- Postconventional
Lawrence Kohlberg’s Theory of Moral Development
- Children at this level base their moral judgments on the consequences of behavior.
Preconventional
Lawrence Kohlberg’s Theory of Moral Development
- Right and wrong are judged by conformity to conventional standards of right & wrong.
Conventional
Lawrence Kohlberg’s Theory of Moral Development
- Focuses on dilemmas in which individual needs are pitted against the need to maintain the social order and on personal conscience.
Postconventional
The stages in Erik Erikson’s Stages of Psychosocial Development
- Trust vs. Mistrust (Birth to 18 months)
- Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt (1-2 years old)
- Initiative vs. Guilt (3-5 years old)
- Industry vs. Inferiority (6-11 yrs old)
- Identity vs. Confusion (12-18 yrs old)
- Intimacy vs. Isolation (19-40 yrs old)
- Generativity vs. Stagnation (40-65 yrs old)
- Integrity vs. Despair (65 yrs old-Death)
Erik Erikson’s Stages of Psychosocial Development
- Infants who receive nurturing and care come to trust their environment, and those who are neglected develop mistrust.
Trust vs. Mistrust (Birth to 18 months)
Erik Erikson’s Stages of Psychosocial Development
- Toddlers start to establish and grow a sense of autonomy at this age.
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt (1-2 years old)
Erik Erikson’s Stages of Psychosocial Development
- Children start to exert their power and authority.
Initiative vs. Guilt (3-5 years old)
Erik Erikson’s Stages of Psychosocial Development
- Children are driven to acquire competence and learn new skills.
Industry vs. Inferiority (6-11 yrs old)
Erik Erikson’s Stages of Psychosocial Development
- Their behavior and development will be influenced by their sense of self
Identity vs. Confusion (12-18 yrs old)
Erik Erikson’s Stages of Psychosocial Development
- Young adults tend to focus on developing intimate and meaningful connections with other people.
Intimacy vs. Isolation (19-40 yrs old)