exam 1 Flashcards
pattern of change that begins at conception and continues through lifespan
development
feeling that occurs in a state that is important
emotion
characteristics based on cultural heritage, nationality, race, religion, and language
ethnicity
grouping of people w similar occupational, educational characteristics
socioeconomic status (SES)
changes in individual’s physical nature
biological processes
changes in individuals thought, intelligence, and language
cognitive processes
changes in individual’s relationship w other people, emotions, and personality
socioemotional processes
stresses behavior is strongly influenced by biology, tied to evolution, and characterized by sensitive periods
ethology
nerve cells that handle info processing
neurons
govt course of action designed to promote welfare of citizens (values, economics, politics)
social policy
describes development as unconscious and based off emotion
psychoanalytic theory
trust vs mistrust
infancy
autonomy vs sham and doubt
1-3yrs
initiative vs guilt
3-5yrs
industry vs inferiority
6-puberty