chapter 9 Flashcards
(21 cards)
Attachment Theory
A psychological model that describes the dynamics of long-term interpersonal relationships.
Attachment styles can affect relationships throughout life.
Secondary Sex Characteristics
Features that appear during puberty which are not directly involved in reproduction.
Examples include breast development in females and facial hair in males.
Erik Erikson’s Theory
A psychosocial development theory that outlines eight stages of human development across the lifespan.
Germinal Period
The first two weeks of prenatal development after conception.
Zygote
The fertilized egg that results from the union of sperm and egg.
Fetus
The developing human from the ninth week after conception until birth.
Human Chromosome
Structures within cells that contain DNA and genetic information.
Epigenetics
The study of changes in organisms caused by modification of gene expression rather than alteration of the genetic code itself.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
A condition resulting from alcohol exposure during pregnancy, causing developmental issues.
Menopause
The time in a woman’s life when menstrual periods permanently stop, typically occurring in middle age.
Menarche
The first occurrence of menstruation in a female.
Kohlberg’s Theory of Moral Development
A theory that proposes stages of moral reasoning development.
Kubler-Ross Five Stages
A model describing the stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.
Parenting Styles
The manner in which parents raise their children, typically categorized into four types: authoritative, authoritarian, permissive, and uninvolved.
“The Imaginary Audience”
A concept in adolescent development where teens believe they are the focus of everyone’s attention.
Egocentrism
The inability to differentiate between self and others, often seen in children.
Piaget
A developmental psychologist known for his theory of cognitive development in children.
The Rooting, Sucking & Grasping Reflexes
Inborn reflexes in infants that aid in feeding and bonding.
Adolescence
The transitional stage of development between childhood and adulthood.
Cohort Effect
The impact of shared experiences and historical events on a group of people.
Ageism
Prejudice or discrimination against individuals based on their age.
