Lecture 5 - Developing Through Lifespans (Pt. 2) Flashcards
What is the major task of infancy?
Forming healthy attachments
What is the major task of childhood?
Forming a healthy self-concept
What is an authoritarian parenting style?
Parents impose rules because “I said so” and expect obedience
What is a permissive parenting style?
Parents submit to child’s desires, not enforcing limits or standards for behavior
What is an authoritative parenting style?
Parents enforce rules, limits, and standards, but also explain, listen, and express respect for child’s ideas and wishes
What is the lifespan perspective?
Development is a lifelong process
What is adolescence?
A transition period from childhood to adulthood
What is puberty?
Time of sexual maturation
What is an early sign of puberty?
Height change
How does the brain develop during puberty?
The brain stops automatically adding new connections and increases efficiency by “rewiring”
How is nerve conduction sped up during puberty?
Well-used connections are coated in myelin
What part of the brain is last to rewire?
The frontal lobe
What do adolescents prioritize?
They understand risk and consequences but give more weight to potential thrills and rewards
What did Piaget claim about adolescents?
He said they were in the formal operational stage
What is preconventional morality?
When you follow the rules because if you don’t, you’ll get in trouble and if you do, you’ll be rewarded