Intro to Lifespan Development Flashcards
what is developmental psychology also know as? (2)
human development or lifespan development
what is developmental psychology (the ______ study of….)
the scientific study of ways in which people change, as well as stay the same from conception to death
the field of developmental science is … (3)
scientific, applied and interdisciplinary
development is multi________ (4)
multidirectional, multidisciplinary, multi-contextual and multidimensional- physical, cognitive and psychosocial
development is ________ and characterized by ____________
lifelong, plasticity
list the three influences of the lifespan perspective
normative age-graded, normative history-graded and non-normative life influences
define non-normative age-graded influences
influences that are linked to age and experience by most adults as they grow older
define the “biological clock” (include which influence it falls under)
patterns of change over adulthood in health and physical functioning (normative age-graded)
define the “social clock” (include which influence it falls under)
patterns of change over adulthood in social roles: time schedule of the normal sequence of adult life experience (normative age-graded)
define “ageism” (include which influence it falls under)
discrimination against those are in a later (or earlier) period of adulthood (normative age-graded)
define normative history graded influences
effects connected to historical events and conditions that are experienced by everyone within a culture at that time
define “cultures” (think in terms of development)
large social environment in which development takes place
define “cohort” (which influence is this a part of?)
group of people who share a common historical experience at the same stage of life (normative history graded)
define what “non-normative life events” are
aspects that influence one’s life that are unique to the individual
context if a broad term that includes ….
all the settings in which development occurs
children develop in how many and in which contexts?
(4) family, schools ,community and culture
define “socioeconomic status”
a way to identify families and households based on their shared levels of education, income and occupation
define “poverty level”
an income amount established by the federal government that is based on a set of income thresholds that vary by family size
define “ethnocentrism”
the belief that our own culture is superior
when does ethnocentrism become a road block?
when it inhibits understanding of cultural practices from other societies
define “cultural relativity”
an appreciation for cultural differences and the understanding that cultural practices are best understood from the standpoint of that particular culture
list the four ways that school helps in development
academic skills: reading, writing and arithmetic. prepare for higher education, prepare for entry into the workforce, and civic socialization
list four characteristics of the community in which children live can impact development
quality of schools, neighbourhood safety economic adversity and environmental pollutants
define “lifespan”
(or longevity) refers to the length of time a species can exist under the most optimal conditions
