Lifespan development Flashcards
What is the process of accommodation?
The process by which children change their way of thinking in order to fit in with new experiences.
What is schema?
The ideas and plans we have about what things are and how we deal with them.
e.g. The first schema of a new born child is to suck anything put in its mouth.
Why is attachment important?
There is a sensitive time period that bonding should occur, and failure to establish can lead to harmful effects later in life (poor social and emotional development). It is claimed that disruptions to attachment can also lead to these outcomes.
What is realism?
Attributing concrete reality that have no physical existence.
e.g. child behaves as if nightmare is real.
What is animism?
attributing human characteristics to non-living objects.
What is centration?
Tendency to centre on some particular aspect of the environment rather than several aspects at the same time.
Why is object permanence important?
This achievement is important because it shows that the child has developed an internal representation of objects, even though they aren’t present. To be able to retain a mental image of things that cannot be currently perceived is to be no longer dependant on the immediate environments.
Why is object permanence important?
This achievement is important because it shows that the child has developed an internal representation of objects, even though they aren’t present. To be able to retain a mental image of things that cannot be currently perceived is to be no longer dependant on the immediate environments.
What is disorganized or disoriented attachment style?
Type D
No consistent way to deal with the stress.
What is securely attached attachment style?
Type B
Belief that the caregiver will protect and provide for them
What is insecure-avoidant attachment style?
Type A
Belief that the caregiver will not protect or provide. The caregiver is not a safe haven in stressful times.
What is insecure-resistant attachment style?
Type C
Uncertainty about whether the parent will protect or provide safety in stressful circumstances.
What is attachment?
The formation of a strong emotional bond between a primary caregiver and their baby.
What is the principle of false belief?
The ability to separate ones own beliefs from those of another person who has false information about a situation.
What is object permanence?
The most important achievement of the semi-motor stage. The awareness that an object continues to exist even when not perceived by other senses.
