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1
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lifespan perspective

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no age period dominates, the whole lifespan, how we change has both gains and losses

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4 domains of development

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physical, cognitive, social, emotional

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Biologic

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genetics, nervous system, endocrine system

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cognitive

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“faulty thinking,” changing thinking

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behaviorism

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measure behavior, changing the maladaptive behaviors
B.F. Skinner

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Social Learning Theory

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“Monkey see, monkey do,” modeling (specifically in early childhood)

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Psychosexual Theory

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Freud (psychoanalysis), 4 stage theory, unconscious drives (sex/aggression), early childhood experiences

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psychosocial

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Erik Erikson
8 Stage Theory
developmental “task” in each stage

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Multi-cultural

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traditions beliefs of culture

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Evolutionary

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role theory
men- protect and provide, maximize reproductive potential
women- find 1 dependable mate, caregiver

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objective

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from the outside looking in, no opinion, black and white

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subjective

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from inside, uses opinion, bias

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longitudinal design

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across time with less people

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cross-sectional

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taking one section with more people at one point in time

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random sample

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wide variety and equal chance of being selected

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generalization of data

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not usually correct but we tend to make generalizations

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advantages of surveys

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results generalize well, quick, easy, and inexpensive, massive amount of data, cross-sectional design

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4 main types of research

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surveys, correlational research experiments, and case-studies

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disadvantages of surveys

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data isn’t always truthful

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case-study

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an in-depth look into 1 or small group of people (family)
longitudinal results

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advantages of a case study

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rich and interesting information

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disadvantages of a case study

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data is subjective, results do not generalize well, and longitudinal design

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correlational research

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determines if 2 variables are related to one another and if so how strongly they are related (not proving just relation)

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variable A increases variable B increases

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+ direct relationship

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variable A increases variable B decreases

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  • inverse relationship
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correlational research

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a number that indicates the strength of the relationship (between -1 to 1)

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the closer the number is to 0

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the weaker the relationship

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negative means

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inverse

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29
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the coefficient is a decimal

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99% of the time

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30
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correlational coefficient between school uniforms and aggression

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-0.45

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correlational coefficient between laptops in class and GPA

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+0.16

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correlational coefficient between growing up with an alcoholic and becoming an alcoholic

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+0.60

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Experimental design aspects

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  1. independent variable
  2. dependent variable
  3. experimental group
  4. control group
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nature effects

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genetics, heredity, biology

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inherited traits

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eye and hair color, height, facial features, intelligence, personality, temperament, metabolic rate
determined at conception

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twin studies

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provides the opportunity to measure effects of the environment

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37
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fraternal twins

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2 eggs fertilized by 2 sperm
2 genetically different people

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identical twins

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1 egg fertilized by 1 sperm
fertilized egg splits into 2 identical people

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environmental effects

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family of origin (SES, religion, cultural values, communication style, modeling)
education (public, private, homeschool)
where you grew up (inner city, suburban, small city, rural)

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egg

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largest cell in human body, approximately 450, 1 per month for 40 years, reproductive potential is finite, viability of egg is 24 hours

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sperm

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produced continuously throughout life, 525 billion in a lifetime, viability of sperm= up to 5 days in reproductive tract, reproductive potential is limitless

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release 1 egg typically every

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28 days

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43
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day ovulation occurs

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14

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44
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peak fertility

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days 11-17 of menstrual cycle

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45
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where fertilization takes place

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Fallopian tube

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46
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gestational period

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40 weeks

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period of the zygote

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conception- week 2
massive and rapid cell division

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what day does the zygote implant into the uterine wall

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day 10

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49
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what is the embryonic period referred to as

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the critical period

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50
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what weeks are the embryonic period

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week 3-8

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main events of embryonic period

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often taking place out of mothers awareness
placenta develops (nutrients/hormones)
umbilical cord develops (oxygen and blood supply)
organ systems develop (all 8)

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classic symptoms

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nausea and fatigue

53
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adaptive response

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one that increases chances of survival

54
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teratogens

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dangerous agents that are toxic to the developing embryo

55
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examples of teratogens

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alcohol, nicotine, drugs (legal and illegal), infectious diseases, radiation

56
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fetal period

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the remainder of the pregnancy week 9-delivery
a period of continued growth

57
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age of viability

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25 weeks gestation

58
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Stage 1 of Childbirth

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Labor “work hard, make great effort”
progressively intense uterine contractions
dilation of cervix to 10 cm
8-12 duration hours on average

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Stage 2 of Childbirth

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Pushing
more intense and rapid contractions
30 min on average
baby is born

60
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Stage 3 of Childbirth

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Delivery of the placenta

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vertex

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normal position in birth canal, head down, face to the back

62
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fetal monitoring

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useful to keep track of the health and position of the baby

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epidural

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spinal block anesthesia for pain

64
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tattoos

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when in lower lumbar region epidural will not be given within 5 years of tattoo

65
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episiotomy

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incision of the perineum

66
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birth plans

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birth does not usually go as planned

67
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Reasons for cesarean section

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breech presentation, lateral presentation, posterior presentation,, failure to dilate, pelvic disproportion, maternal/fetal distress

68
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breech presentation

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footling breech or buttocks breech

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posterior presentation

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head down, face front

70
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c section rates in 1965 and 2019

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1965- 4.5%
2019- 32%

71
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causes in increase in c section rates

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increase change in practice standards
increased number of inductions of labor
increased malpractice lawsuits

72
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Miscarriage percentage

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15-20%

73
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when do most miscarriages occur

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during 1st 7 weeks

74
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what are most miscarriages caused by

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chromosomal abnormality that make it impossible for the baby to develop normally

75
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risk factors for miscarriage

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increased drug/alcohol abuse
increase in infections
increase in teratogen exposure
increase in obesity

76
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postpartum depression

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“bluesy”
hormone shift
physical changes

77
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correlations to postpartum depression

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genetics, previous depression, marriage woes, life stressor

78
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advantages of breastfeeding

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increased bonding, immunity, cheaper, natural family planning

79
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average newborn size

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7 1/2 pounds 20 inches

80
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adaptation to delivery

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increased blood
increased oxygen
aroused state

81
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APGAR Score

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appearance (color) rosy, pulse fast, grimace (reflexes), activity (muscle tone), reparation (breathing)

82
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APGAR score meaning

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7-10 healthy
4-6 problems
less than 4 serious

83
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sensory system

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least well developed
vision 20/400
senses of touch and smell most developed and vital to survival

84
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physical growth of infancy and toddlerhood

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very rapid and in spurts
triple birth weight and increase height by 50%
avg 1 year old+= 22 lb and 33 in

85
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Developmental milestones of infancy and toddlerhood

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roll over (4 mo)
sit up (6 mo)
crawl (8 mo)
cruising (10 mo)
walking (12 mo)

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Stage 1: Sensorimotor Period (0-2)

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Jean Piaget
learn by active exploration reaching and grasping
everything goes into their mouth
mouth= school
organize their experiences into schemes (scaffolding)
actions and reactions (throwing pacifier)
imitation and repetition
mental pictures (abt 7 months)
object permanence

87
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crying

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we are programmed to react to crying babies
increase chances of survival (adaptive survival)

88
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operant conditioning

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when we reward crying this increases the crying behavior

89
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Stage 1: Oral Stage

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1st year of life
revolves around feeling experiences
mouth= pleasure center
amount of oral stimulation is key
“oral fixation” results in behaviors that are hard to change (over eating, nail biting, gum chewing)
Sigmund Freud
Psychosexual Theory

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Stage 2: Anal Stage

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2nd year of life
revolves are toilet training
how parents manage training is key
“anal fixation” results in OCD

91
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Psychosocial Theory

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Erik Erikson
critical “task” to be navigated successfully in each stage of life

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Stage 1 Psychosocial theory

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Trust vs Mistrust

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trust

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needs are consistently met, learn their world is safe, develop confidence in parents, develop confidence in self

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mistrust

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needs met inconsistently, cannot depend on parents, feel betrayed, withdraw, lack of confidence in self

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Stage 2 Psychosocial Theory

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Autonomy vs Shame/Doubt

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Autonomy

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given reasonable choices, feel important, increased confidence, think about self as “separate”

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Shame/doubt

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punished/criticized, humiliated, doubt abilities/self, lack confidence

98
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primary emotions

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innate
happiness, anger, fear

99
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self-conscious emotions

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learned
pride, shame

100
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social referencing

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powerful emotional learning tool
seeking information from a trusted caregiver
child looks to trusted caregiver for reaction

101
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temperament

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intensity of emotional reactivity toward others
our fuse
stable by age 2
genetic
view as the cornerstone of personality

102
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longitudinal study by Thomas and Chess

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began in 1956 with 40 infants
measured activity level, adaptability, attention span, and mood

103
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temperament types

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easy children (40%)
slow to warm up children (35%)
difficult children (10%)
associated with many difficulties throughout life
pistol kids= barometer child

104
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attachment

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lasting, loving emotional bond between infant and caregiver established in the 1st year of life
blueprint for all further relationships in life
security blankets/animals
Harry Harlow

105
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Strange Situation Test

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studied attachment styles

106
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Attachment Styles

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secure (65%)- used mother as home base
anxious (20%)- unresponsive until mother came back
avoidant (10%)- unresponsive and angry when mother returned

107
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Early Childhood Physical growth

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slow and steady growth pattern
grow 2-3” and gain 5 lbs per year
taller and slimmer

108
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3 Main Brain Development in Early Childhood

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hemisphere growth
handedness
cerebellum

109
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Early Childhood ages

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2-6

110
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hemisphere growth

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left, logical, language
right, creative
the left outpacing the right

111
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handedness

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stable at age 2
10% of the world is left handed
advantage in sports and athletics

112
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Fine Motor Skill Development

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getting dressed, tying shoes, drawing, and coloring

113
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Childhood Injuries and Death at this Age

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car accidents, drowning, fires

114
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correlated risk factors to death/injuires

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gender, temperament, SES (inverse relationship), community setting

115
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Piaget’s Stage 2

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Preoperational thought
magical thinkers
make believe play

116
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operations

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rules of thinking

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Freud Stage 3

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Phallic

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Oedipus complex

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learns to identify with dad
develops a sense of gender

119
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Electra complex

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learns to identify with mom
develops a sense of gender

120
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Erikson Stage 3 (age 2-6)

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guilt vs initiative

121
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guilt

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restricts initiative
afraid to try
weaker inner voice
less clear sense of gender

122
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initiative

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initiative- “great governor of the conscience”
taking the first step toward a goal
not afraid to try
stronger inner voice
clearer sense of gender

123
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Aspects of sense of self

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looks, abilities, and possessions

124
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self-esteem

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feelings about self worthy
more emotional and psychological
more deeply important

125
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self-confidence

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believing in yourself
in abilities
not a present laid down in layers

126
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What are Freud’s 3 stages

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Oral, Anal, Phallic

127
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What are Erikson’s 3 Stages

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trust vs mistrust
autonomy vs shame/doubt
initiative vs guilt

128
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What are Piaget’s 2 Stages

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Sensorimotor Stage
Preoperational Thought

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