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Psychology 115 Test 4 > Lifespan > Flashcards

Lifespan Flashcards

1
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Developmental Psychology

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Nature vs. nurture

Scientific study of changes in behavior and mind from conception to death

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2
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DNA

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Molecular structure containing coded genetic info

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3
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Chromosomes

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Thread like bodies in each cell nucleus that are made up of DNA

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4
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Genes

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Specific areas on strand of DNA that cary hereditary info

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5
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Polygenic

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Controlled by many genes in combination

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6
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Environment

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Sum of all external conditions affecting development

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7
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How many Prenatal Influences

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6

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8
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Congenial problems

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Birth defect

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9
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Genetic disorders

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Problems caused by defects in genes

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10
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Teratogen

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Anything capable of altering fetal development

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11
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Sensitive periods

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Time of increase sensitivity to environmental influences

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12
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Deprivation

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Lack of comfort, stimulation, nutrition, love

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13
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Enrichment

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Deliberately making an environment more stimulation, nutrional, comforting

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14
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The newborn

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Neonate; senses less acute, but responsive

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15
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How many reflexes

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5

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16
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Grasping

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Latch onto object in palm

17
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Rooting

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Head Turing to search for food

18
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Sucking

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Rhythmic nursing

19
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Moro

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Hugging reflex when startled

20
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Babinski

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Curling motion of toes as finger the foot

21
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Meltzoff and Mimicry in infants

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Babies imitate adult facial gestures

22
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INfant’s vision

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Babies can see large patterns, shapes, and edges

Prefers mothers face to strangers face

23
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Social development

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Development of attachment and relaxation ships with others

24
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Attachment

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Emotional bond found with primary caregivers

25
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Harlow monkey research

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Monkeys prefer cuddle rather than food

26
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Maternal influence

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Physical and emotional care

27
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Paternal influence

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Play and stories

28
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Puberty

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Biological period of sexual maturation

29
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Erik sons most import stage of development

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Search for identity

30
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Midlife crisis

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Cycles of stability and transition

31
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Crisis of questions

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30

Is this is?

32
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Crisis of urgency

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Late 30s and 40s

Pressure to do things

33
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Midcourse corrections

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Transtion=create opportunites

34
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Old age

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After 50s

Physical aging

35
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Ageism

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Prejudice based on age

36
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Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

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Thanatologist

5 stages: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance,

Psychology 115 Test 4 (3 decks)

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