Unit 4 Test Review Flashcards
It is very common for preschoolers to struggle with their ability to act independently. What term describes their desire to act more independently?
Autonomy
Erik Erikson was an important psychologist, best known for his theory about the stages of _____________ development.
Psychosocial
If someone is loyal to themselves, their beliefs, and to others, you might say that they have:
Fidelity
What age group exhibits the following characteristics of psychosocial development?
-Responses are reflexes
-Completely self-centered
-Notices changes
-Remembers responses and their results
Toddlers
What term refers to the interrelationship of social and individual behavior and thought?
Social Psychology
From the time an infant is born up to four weeks of age, they are referred to as a(n):
Neonate
As we age, our bodies ____________and we need more healthcare.
Weaken/deteriorate
As toddlers learn how to do new things, it is important that caregivers are not overly critical of them. It’s important that toddlers do not develop self-doubt and that they continue to develop the virtue of ______ that is inherent in this age.
Will/Motivation
As toddlers learn how to do new things, it is important that caregivers are not overly critical of them. It’s important that toddlers do not develop self-doubt and that they continue to develop the virtue of ______ that is inherent in this age.
Will/Motivation
If you break down the word psychosocial, what does the ‘social’ portion of the word mean?
of or relating to human society, the interaction of the individual and the group, or the welfare of human beings as members of society
Once a person has all of the necessary physiological needs, they may feel motivated to look for the next level of needs, which are:
Safety Needs
The transition from living with ones’ parents to independence can cause young adults to neglect __________________ needs that are often part of the phase of learning to access the appropriate care without prompting from parents.
Essential/health
Right after birth, it is common for neonates to lose up to 10 percent of their body weight. This is because:
Babies are born with extra fluid
What title and age does the following description refer to, according to Erikson?
“To successfully establish deep and honest friendships and romance, completing the previous stage is necessary or an individual may struggle to form intimate connections. But once this conflict has been worked through, the virtue of love can be attained.”
18-40; intimacy & isolation
The preschool age period sees the rise of importance of people of the same age, rank, or level to the preschooler and this age group learns a lot about the world through their curiosity and interaction with others like them. What term refers to these individuals of the same age, rank or level?
Peers
Maria’s daughter is exhibiting the following developmental characteristics and steps:
-Quick changes of mood
-Walking and talking begin and/or improve
-Sense of independence develops
-Experiences separation anxiety when away from family
Toddler (1-2 years)
What stage in life is defined by the following physical changes:
-Growth is uneven, causing clumsiness
-Rapid growth slows
-Changes of puberty occur
-Wisdom teeth grow in
Teen/Young Adult
The emotional landscape of the teen years can be very rocky for many individuals, which means that teenagers often have the need for:
Stability
As children move through the stages of life, from being a toddler to preschool age to school age, they are constantly struggling for more and more independence, or the ability to make decisions for themselves. What is this independence called?
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
The years of highest earnings, most influence, and the ability to find wisdom and comfort in living a good life belong to what age groups?
Middle Age/Close to retirement 45-65
What term refers to the chemical processes that occur in living things?
Metabolism
The coordination between the__________ system and the muscles and bones improves to the point where toddlers walk, run, and control their bodily functions.
Nervous
What age group is characterized by developing a sense of accomplishment and testing out values and beliefs?
School-aged Children
What do we call the psychological theory of how people are motivated to meet their most basic physical needs before seeking to meet their emotional needs that can apply to any stage of development?
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
What term refers to the ability to use different parts of the body together smoothly and efficiently?
Coordination
When babies are cold or hungry, how do they typically communicate this?
Noises/Gestures