Lifespan

Question 1

Developmental Psychology

Answer 1

Nature vs. nurture

Scientific study of changes in behavior and mind from conception to death

Question 2

DNA

Answer 2

Molecular structure containing coded genetic info

Question 3

Chromosomes

Answer 3

Thread like bodies in each cell nucleus that are made up of DNA

Question 4

Genes

Answer 4

Specific areas on strand of DNA that cary hereditary info

Question 5

Polygenic

Answer 5

Controlled by many genes in combination

Question 6

Environment

Answer 6

Sum of all external conditions affecting development

Question 7

How many Prenatal Influences

Answer 7

6

Question 8

Congenial problems

Answer 8

Birth defect

Question 9

Genetic disorders

Answer 9

Problems caused by defects in genes

Question 10

Teratogen

Answer 10

Anything capable of altering fetal development

Question 11

Sensitive periods

Answer 11

Time of increase sensitivity to environmental influences

Question 12

Deprivation

Answer 12

Lack of comfort, stimulation, nutrition, love

Question 13

Enrichment

Answer 13

Deliberately making an environment more stimulation, nutrional, comforting

Question 14

The newborn

Answer 14

Neonate; senses less acute, but responsive

Question 15

How many reflexes

Answer 15

5

Question 16

Grasping

Answer 16

Latch onto object in palm

Question 17

Rooting

Answer 17

Head Turing to search for food

Question 18

Sucking

Answer 18

Rhythmic nursing

Question 19

Moro

Answer 19

Hugging reflex when startled

Question 20

Babinski

Answer 20

Curling motion of toes as finger the foot

Question 21

Meltzoff and Mimicry in infants

Answer 21

Babies imitate adult facial gestures

Question 22

INfant’s vision

Answer 22

Babies can see large patterns, shapes, and edges

Prefers mothers face to strangers face

Question 23

Social development

Answer 23

Development of attachment and relaxation ships with others

Question 24

Attachment

Answer 24

Emotional bond found with primary caregivers

Question 25

Harlow monkey research

Answer 25

Monkeys prefer cuddle rather than food

Question 26

Maternal influence

Answer 26

Physical and emotional care

Question 27

Paternal influence

Answer 27

Play and stories

Question 28

Puberty

Answer 28

Biological period of sexual maturation

Question 29

Erik sons most import stage of development

Answer 29

Search for identity

Question 30

Midlife crisis

Answer 30

Cycles of stability and transition

Question 31

Crisis of questions

Answer 31

30 | Is this is?

Question 32

Crisis of urgency

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Late 30s and 40s | Pressure to do things

Question 33

Midcourse corrections

Answer 33

Transtion=create opportunites

Question 34

Old age

Answer 34

After 50s | Physical aging

Question 35

Ageism

Answer 35

Prejudice based on age

Question 36

Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

Answer 36

Thanatologist | 5 stages: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance,