Dev. Psych. Flashcards
Focuses on scientific study of the systematic processes of change and stability in people.
Human Development
Any alteration or modification in an individual’s behavior, thoughts, emotions, or social interactions; result of various factors, including experience, learning, or intervention.
Change
Physical increase in size, height, weight, and body proportions.
Growth
Natural biological process of development that unfolds over time, leading to qualitative changes in an individual’s abilities, skills, and functioning; influenced by genetic and biological factors.
Maturation
Encompasses growth, maturation, and change.
Development
Process by which parents pass down genetic information to their offspring.
Heredity
This interaction between ____ and ____ helps shape an individual’s physical, cognitive, emotional, and social characteristics throughout their lifespan.
Nature (Genetics)
Nurture (Environment)
Enumerate the 4 stages of development.
Psychosocial
Psychosexual
Moral
Cognitive
Refers to which a child grows up plays a significant role in their development. This includes conditions such as the quality of nutrition, exposure to toxins, and access to healthcare.
Physical Environment
Includes various factors such as family, peers, school, culture, and society. These elements play a crucial role in shaping an individual’s cognitive, emotional, and social development.
Social Environment
The first social environment a child encounters.
Family
Cultural norms, values, and socioeconomic status can shape an individual’s beliefs, attitudes, and opportunities.
Cultural and Socioeconomic Environment
Branch of psychology that focuses on the study of how individuals grow, change, and develop over the course of their lives.
Developmental Psychology
A relatively permanent change in behavior (or behavioral potential) that results from one’s experiences or practice.
Learning
Bodily changes and sequencing of motor skill.
Physical Growth
Perception, language, learning, and thinking.
Cognitive
Emotions, personality, and relationship.
Psychosocial
Given to participants as they should be fully aware of the nature and purpose of the study, and their participation should be voluntary.
Informed Consent
The ethical principle that refers to researchers has a moral responsibility to protect research participants from physical or mental harm.
Protection from Harm
The ethical principle that refers to the privacy of participants must be respected.
Confidentiality
In order to use this in a study, it must be justified, and participants must be debriefed after the study.
Deception
This is the right of participants that they can do any time without any negative consequences.
Right to Withdraw
An act where researchers explain the purpose of the research and answer any questions.
Debriefing
Pleasure principle
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