Chapter 1 (Defining Human Development) Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
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What does Human Development Mean?
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The study of how people change and how they remain the same over time.
2
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Human Development is firmly grounded by … and … Studies
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Theories and Research Studies
3
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What does Nature mean?
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Genetic and Hereditary influences
4
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What does Nurture mean?
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Experiential or Environmental Influences
5
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Development is shaped by both Nature and Nurture [True or False]?
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True
6
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What does Continuity mean?
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A particular development represents a smooth progression through out the life span.
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What does Discontinuity mean?
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A series of abrupt shifts throughout the life span.
8
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What is the concern between Universal Vs Context-Specific Development?
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The concern between both is whether there is either one path of development or several.
