Lifespan Development Flashcards
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Piaget’s first stage of cognitive development is
Fancy name for the senses/movement
Sensorimotor
Object permanence emerges in the
Sensorimotor stage
Egocentrism in Piaget’s theory is seen in the
Preoperational stage
typically occurs between the ages of 2 and 7. During this stage, children begin to develop symbolic thought, language, and imitation skills.
Vygotsky emphasized the role of __ and __ in development
One facilitates the other
Social interaction and language
Attachment styles were first identified by
Bowlby and Ainsworth
Secure attachment leads to
How babies act with mothers
Distress when separated
but comfort on return
Erikson’s stage of trust vs. mistrust occurs in
Infancy
Adolescence is marked by
Formal operational thought
Between the ages of 11-16 the ability to think abstractly, reason hypothetically, and engage in systematic problem-solving
Emerging adulthood is characterized by
Exploratory period between adolescence and full adulthood
Menopause typically occurs in
Middle adulthood
Socioemotional selectivity theory posits that older adults
Prioritize emotionally meaningful goals
Crystallized intelligence tends to
(do what with age)
Increase or remain stable with age
Generativity vs. stagnation is a stage in who’s theory?
Erikson’s psychosocial theory
Erik Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development outlines eight stages of human development, each marked by a unique crisis or challenge that individuals must navigate
Cognitive decline in processing speed is typical in
Middle and late adulthood
Prospective memory involves remembering
Future intentions
Theory of mind typically emerges around age
Theory of mind (ToM) is the ability to understand that others have their own thoughts, beliefs, desires, and emotions, and that these mental states may differ from our own
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The life-course approach emphasizes
Think along the entire lifespan
Lifelong interplay of personal and societal factors
Telomere shortening is associated with
Telomere is a thingy at the end of chromosones
Cellular aging
Late adulthood often involves
Reflection and life review
Social clock refers to
Culturally preferred timing of life events
Bilingualism in childhood can enhance
Executive function
Puberty is triggered by
Hormonal changes
Early intervention programs aim to
Enhance outcomes for at-risk children
Meaning make things better
Resilience refers to
Ability to adapt positively after adversity
