The Life Cycle Test Flashcards
The genetic transmission of characteristics from parents to offspring.
Heredity
The automatic and sequential process of development which results from genetics.
Maturation
The branch of psychology started by John Watson, which defines psychology as the scientific study of observable behavior
Behaviorism
In the debate, this side says we are who we are because of internal traits such as genetics.
Nature
In the debate, this side says we are who we are because of the influence of our environment
Nurture
Research conducted in this way allow scientists to control variables in the Nature vs. Nurture debate
Kinship studies
Behaviorists believe an infant is born with a mind like a blank slate. What is the latin phrase for this?
Tabula Rasa
In which of Piaget’s stages do kids begin to use symbols such as words and numbers?
Stage 2 (Preoperational)
In this stage, kids struggle with memory and realizing that objects exist outside their senses.
Stage 1 (Sensorimotor)
In this stage, kids can solve problems as long as they are hands on.
Stage 3 (Concrete Operational)
A broad generalization that usually fits the format, “All _______ are _______.”
Stereotype
In this stage of moral reasoning, laws should exist to protect people.
Stage 5 (Social Order)
In this stage of moral reasoning right and wrong are determined by gaining popularity or status.
Stage 3 (Winning Approval)
In this stage of moral reasoning right and wrong are determined by the rules or laws set by an authority.
Stage 4 (Law & Order)
In this level of moral reasoning right and wrong are determined by the punishments and rewards you receive.
Level 1 Preconventional
This is the character you play. Adolescents try on many of these during identity development.
Roles
Which identity status is stereotypical of teenagers? No searching, no committing.
Identity Diffusion
Which identity status describes most of high school, when you are searching but not committing to future plans.
Identity Moratorium
If someone joins the military, takes over the family business or goes to college without considering if it is for them.
Identity Foreclosure
Erik Erikson believed that a person who can look back at their successes and failures with satisfaction has this.
Ego integrity
Piaget noticed that children cannot see things from another person’s perspective. What is this called?
Egocentrism
Piaget noticed that teenagers often feel like their every move is being watched and judged. What is this called?
Adolescent Egocentrism
When something happens in life which causes you to reconsider the roles you have chosen.
Identity crisis
When people reach the halfway point in life and begin to rethink or question their decisions. This can be traumatic!
Midlife crisis
Someone who has looked at college options, visited many campuses and finally made a decision is in which category?
Identity achievement
As the demands of life increase, what else does this cause to increase?
Stress
Stereotypes and prejudices against the elderly.
Ageism
Which psychologist developed the tasks of young, middle and late adulthood?
Erik Erikson
This is a degenerative neurological condition caused by the buildup of plaques and tangles inside of neurons.
Alzheimers
Cellular Damage theories of aging would agree with which side in the Nature vs Nurture debate?
Nurture
Programmed theories of aging would agree with which side in the Nature vs Nurture debate?
Nature
According to Jean Piaget, what is it called when we create a new mental category for new information
Accommodation
