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What is epigenetics

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The expression of the gene are changed without the gene being changed with chemical

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DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)

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Complex molecule containing the genetic information that makes up the chromosomes
Double helix 2 s

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Chromosomes

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Threadlike structures made of DNA molecules that contain genes
46 total 23 pairs
Genes
Part of the DNA code DNA that makes you you

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What do we call it when genes are turned on by the environment

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Expression

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Injunctive

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Unexpectivale norm or expectivable

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Descriptive

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The description of the behavior

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temperament

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A person’s characteristic emotional reactivity and intensity; apparent from first weeks of life and generally persists into adulthood

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Natural selection

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Natural selection
Adpadation
FITNESS benefit
More likely to reproduce= more fit
Passing desirable traits overtime in order to survive

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Mutant

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Random error in the gene that
Survival of the fittest
Chance to reproduce

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Individualistic

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Values independence, more selfish, want own identity, competing

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Collectivist

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Being part of a group helps people work toward shared goals and responsibilities. Feeling like you belong can boost your motivation, and the group’s support helps you succeed.

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Synaptic pruning

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Removes unnecessary synaptic as you grow
Grows super big as your a kid and cuts it out when older

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Whats is developmental psychology

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This theory focuses more on how our development is shaped by social interactions rather than just sexual factors. It explains that we go through eight stages of development throughout our lives.

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Longitudinal studies

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research that follows & retests the same people over time

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Cross-sectional studies:

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research that compares people of different ages at

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Zygote

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Life cycle begins at conception when one sperm cell unites with an egg to form a zygote (fertilized egg). Zygote enters a 2-week period of rapid cell division

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Fetus

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In the next 6 weeks, body organs begin to form and function. By 9 weeks, fetus is recognizably human

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Teratogens

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Dangerous to a fetus
Alcohol

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Assimilation

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Interpret, or make sense of, our new experiences in terms of our existing schemas

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Accommodation

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Adapting our current schemas (understandings) to incorporate new information

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Object permanence

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If you can’t see it it doesn’t exists

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What is Cognition

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Mental processes in the brain

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Vygotsky

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Parents teach them lean through other

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Authoritative

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parents are both responsive and demanding
They set clear rules and expectations but are also warm, supportive, and open to communication.

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Neglectful
neither demanding NOR responsive They are detached and provide little attention, support, or guidance, often meeting only the child’s basic physical needs.
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Permissive
resposing but not demanding They are indulgent, set few boundaries,and often avoid enforcing rules, allowing the child to do what they want. “Bedtime whenever you want.”
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Absolute threshold
The smaller thing you can detect 50% of time
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Subliminal
input below the absolute threshold for conscious awareness
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Priming
used to activate unconscious associations
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Just notice difference
Minimum difference a person can detect between any two stimuli half the time; increases with stimulus size
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Sensation
you know your touching
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Perception
you know what touching
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Light wave characteristics
Dimension of color that is determined by the wavelength of light Short wave blue Long wave red
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Cons
Function in daylight or in well-lit conditions COLOR Cones are sensitive to detail and color.
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Rods
LIGHT Rods are sensitive to faint light
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Secure
n their mother’s presence, these children play comfortably, happily exploring their new environment. When she leaves, they become upset. When she returns, they seek contact with her.
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Insecure
Infants avoid attachment or show insecure attachment, marked by either anxiety or avoidance of trusting relationships. These children are less likely to explore and may cling to their Mother When she leaves, they may cry loudly and remain upset.
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Top Bottom
using past knowledge to understand what you are seeing currently
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Bottom up
when touching something it send signals to brain to let you know you are touching it
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Context effects
the influence of surrounding environmental factors & stimuli on the interpretation of a specific stimulus
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Weber Law
Principle that, to be perceived as different, two stimuli must differ by a constant minimum percentage (rather than a constant amount) Light = 8%, Weight = 2%, Tones = 0.2% THE NUMBERS
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Piaget
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theory of Mind
ability to read the mental state of others
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egocentrism
a stage of development when a child has difficulty understanding other perspectives and is focused on their own thoughts
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Sensorimotor stage:
birth to nearly 2 years exploring their world through there senses
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Concrete operational stage:
7-11 understand simple math conservation
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Preoperational stage:
2-7 pretend play imagination
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Formal operational stage:
12-adult children can think fully This and that Understand and think something that is not real
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Habituation
decrease in responding with repeated stimulation ex:Fetuses have adapted to vibrating, honking device on mother’s abdomen
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Stage theories
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trait theories
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stage 1: Trust vs. Mistrust
(0 to 1 year). needs are meet and comforted needs are not meet
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Stage 2: Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
(1 - 3 years). -encouragement to explore(independence) -controling feeling shame about abilties
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Stage 3: Initiative vs. Guilt
Preschool (3 - 6 years) I-support leads to motivation to learn on own G-discourgment leads to guilts for wanted to learn & be independent
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Stage 4: Industry vs. Inferiority
6-12ish Industry: Success in school and social interactions builds a sense of industry and competence. Inferiority: Repeated failure or lack of encouragement results in feelings of inferiority.
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Stage 5: Identity vs. Role Confusion
12-20s -exploring identity and hobbies values etc confident - feeling confused on identity and uncertain about future plans
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Stage 6: Intimacy vs. Isolation
20s-40s strong relationships feeling isolated
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Stage 7: Generativity vs. Stagnation
40s-60s being involved in the community helpsing others feeling stuck and becoming selfish
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Stage 8: Integrity vs. Despair
60s-death -feeling proud and content with life feeling disappointed and unfulfilled with life
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Authoritarian:
They enforce strict rules and expect obedience without much warmth or explanation.
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Gestalt Principles
A Unified Whole -organize shapes and colors to make sense of what we see People naturally group bits of information into a whole (gestalt) to understand them better.
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Proximity
we group nearby figures together
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Continuity
we perceive smooth, continues patterns rather than discontinues ones
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Closure
we fill in gaps to create a complete, whole object
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Depth perception
Ability to see objects in three dimensions, although images that strike retina are two-dimensional
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Visual Cliff
Crawling infants tend to gaze downward, making it more likely for them to stare at possible hazards they are approaching.
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Sound Intensity
is measured in decibels
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Toxic noise
may cause hearing loss. Involves prolonged exposure to ear-splitting mu
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Short wavelength
high frequency High pitch sounds
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Long wavelength
Low frequency Low pitch sounds
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Great amplitudes
(loud sounds)
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