Unit 1

Question 1

1 month-1 year

Answer 1

Infant

Question 2

1 year-3year

Answer 2

Toddler

Question 3

3-5 years

Answer 3

Preschooler

Question 4

6-12 years

Answer 4

School Age

Question 5

12-20years

Answer 5

Adolescence

Question 6

20-45 years

Answer 6

Young Adult

Question 7

45-65years

Answer 7

Middle Age

Question 8

65-death

Answer 8

Elderly

Question 9

When did the study of human existence begin?

Answer 9

500 B.C with the Greeks; during past 150 years it has become more scientific with many research studies

Question 10

An orderly set of statements that describe, predict, or explain behavior

Answer 10

Theory

Question 11

Each developmental stage builds on a previous stage; mastering the tasks of each stage depends upon mastering the tasks of previous stages

Answer 11

Epigenetic Theories

Question 12

Explain or predict behaviors based primarily of a person’s environment, relationships, and current circumstances

Answer 12

Environmental Theories

Question 13

Who developed the first psychological theory to explain abnormal behavior which is known as the psychoanalytic theory?

Answer 13

Sigmund Freud (1856-1939)

Question 14

Term: Human beings are motivated toward pleasure and self-preservation, but need to balance biological drives with social expectations

Answer 14

Psychosexual Development

Question 15

Basic biological needs and desires

Answer 15

Id

Question 16

Conscious, decision-making, rational part of the personality

Answer 16

Ego

Question 17

Develops in preschooler, conscience-balances that id and the ego to guide behavior

Answer 17

Superego

Question 18

Whose theory builds upon past learning and experiences and theory is known as Psychosocial Theory and Epigenetic Theory?

Answer 18

Erik Erikson (1902-1994)

Question 19

Whose theory is know as the cognitive theory which is based on biological changes?

Answer 19

Jean Piaget (1896-1980)

Question 20

Infant use senses to explore and respond to their world

Answer 20

Sensorimotor stage

Question 21

preschoolers use language to respond to world, but thinking lacks logic

Answer 21

Preoperational stage

Question 22

children develop logic, can organize information; recognize importance of rules

Answer 22

Concrete operational stage

Question 23

Adeolescent develops abstract and scientific thinking; can consider long term consequences of behavior

Answer 23

Formal operational stage

Question 24

Whose theory is known to believe that behavior was motivated by drive to meet needs as defined in a hierarchy

Answer 24

Abraham Maslow (1908-1970)

Question 25

Lower levels need to be met before reaching higher needs

Answer 25

Hierarchy of Needs

Question 26

Mental activities, thinking, memory, problem solving, ability to make decisions

Answer 26

Cognitive component

Question 27

Relationship with oneself, internal feelings, subjective experiences

Answer 27

Emotional Component

Question 28

Interactions with other people and society in general

Answer 28

Social Component

Question 29

Beliefs about what is right and what is wrong yet always respecting views of others

Answer 29

Moral Component

Question 30

physical growth and development occurs without practice or training; point in development where person has capacity to master new challenge

Answer 30

Maturation

Question 31

Actual number of days, year since birth

Answer 31

Chronological Age

Question 32

Relative age the body thinks it is; may not correspond to chronological; may be influenced by diseases, environment, habits such as smoking

Answer 32

Biological Age

Question 33

change in behavior or attitude resulting from specific experiences

Answer 33

Learning

Question 34

There are many factors that influence growth and development: the next 9 cards are over that

Answer 34

Nine cards

Question 35

Characteristics and traits carried by the genes on the chromosomes;

Answer 35

Heredity

Question 36

Physical and social

Answer 36

Environment

Question 37

stability, health, economic resources, family size/birth order, stimulation by feedback from parents

Answer 37

Family

Question 38

congenital defects with illnesses experienced throughout life, lifestyle choices

Answer 38

Health status of an individual

Question 39

Influence begins prenatally and never ends, type and amount of food available

Answer 39

Nutrition

Question 40

balance between physical activity and adequate sleep is necessary

Answer 40

Activity and Rest

Question 41

differences between male and females at different ages

Answer 41

Gender

Question 42

values, customs, beliefs, behaviors, ethnic background

Answer 42

Culture

Question 43

Basic needs are met

Answer 43

Feelings of security