Overall Content (unit 1) Flashcards

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What is a social theory?

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A social theory is a theory that is analyzed for a social phenomena.

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What are similarities of the theorists learned?

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  • they all concentrated on human development.
  • they all used structural models
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What are differences between the theorists.

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They all targeted different aspects of human development.

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What are infant reflexes?

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They are involuntary responses presents in infants.

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Examples of infant reflexes:

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  • Moro reflex
  • sucking reflex
  • grasping reflex
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Why are infant reflex’s important?

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They are important for the survival and development of infants during their early years

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What are the 4 areas of development?

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-social
-emotional
-physical
-cognitive

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What are taratogens?

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They are substances or factors that cause deformation and abnormalities in the development of a fetus during pregnancy

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Possible effects of a teratogen?

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-physical abnormalities
-mental defects
-cognitive issues
-social issues

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Example of a teratogen?

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Drugs, alcohol, environment, food, etc

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What are the effects of sleep deprivation?

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  • Affects memory, attention span, and decision making
  • increases mood swings, and difficulty managing stress
  • linked to weak immune function, and chronic conditions

-impulsive behaviour, reduced motivation

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