PERDEV QUARTERLY Flashcards
Three aspects of human development (According to Papalia & Feldman, 2012)
P C P
Physical
Cognitive
Psychosocial
this human development is the growth of the body, sensory skills and health
Physical
this human development is learning, speaking and reasoning
Cognitive
this human development is social interactions, emotions, attitudes and personality
Psychosocial
three other aspets of human development
H E M
Heredity
environment
maturation
other aspects of human development that are inborn traits passed from biological parents and families
Heredity
other aspects of human development that experiences and interactionss with the external world
environment
other aspects of human development that. is personal development durin stages of their lives (all 3 developments)
Maturation
PERSONALITY VS PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Personality is relying on external factors for improvement while personal development is a self reflection and an own process of learning.
Source of a person’s consciousness
◦ Is an intangible entity that directs a person’s thoughts and
actions
◦ Not defined by physical traits
self
what is self in psychology?
person’s thoughts, feelings, experiences and beliefs
in religion what is self?
a person’s life purpose, meaning, aspirations and relationship with a higher being.
In sociology what is the self?
Societal roles we take with others
what is image enhancement?
personality or personal development
Personality
Set of traits, behaviors, feelings, thoughts, and motives of a person
Personality
Behaviors that are observable and
measurable. (Adjectives)
Personality
Pattern of habits, attitudes, and traits
Personality
Two key characteristics of a personality
uniqueness and endurance
the ——— of a person’s thoughts, feelings, and behavior
what key characteristic of personality?
uniqueness
Their ———, being consistent, and reaction to different situations over time.
what key characteristics of personality?
endurance
Their ———, being consistent, and reaction to different situations over time.
what key characteristics of personality?
endurance
ex a person is friendly
two key characteristics of personality
Their uniqueness is shown how they portray themselves to be
friendly.
◦ Their being consistent is shown if they are still friendly over the years or not.
Heredity or genetic makeup
nature nurture or personlity?
Nature
environment
Nature, Nurture, Personality
Nurture