Untitled Deck Flashcards
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What does the term development refer to in psychology?
Changes in an organism (human or animal) that occur over time.
What is life span development?
The study of changes from birth through old age.
What is a key characteristic of developmental change?
A change must be relatively permanent or ‘lasting’ to be considered developmental.
True or False: Short-term changes like a temporary loss of memory are considered developmental changes.
False.
What are the four broad areas of development classified by psychologists?
- Emotional
- Cognitive
- Social
- Physical
Define emotional development.
Changes in how an individual experiences, expresses, interprets, and deals with feelings.
What does cognitive development involve?
Changes in mental abilities such as reasoning, problem-solving, and use of language.
What does social development encompass?
Changes in relationships with others and skills in interacting socially.
What is physical development?
Changes in the body and its various systems, including brain development and motor skills.
How do physical and psychological development interact?
Physical development can influence thoughts and feelings, and vice versa.
What are the stages of life span development as categorized by psychologists?
- Infancy: birth–2 years
- Childhood: 2–12 years
- Adolescence: 12–20 years
- Early adulthood: 20–40 years
- Middle age: 40–65 years
- Older age: 65 years and beyond.
Fill in the blank: Developmental norms show the typical characteristics or abilities and expected levels of achievement associated with a particular _______.
[age or stage of development]
What is the significance of developmental norms?
They provide a way to compare an individual’s development with that of others in the same age group.
True or False: Norms indicate what is ‘ideal development’.
False.
What should be remembered when assessing deviations from developmental norms?
Small variations are not unusual; only large variations should be discussed with a professional.
What is an example of a developmental norm for speech at 2 years?
300 words.
What do developmental norms help professionals monitor?
The psychological progress of individuals.
What factors can affect an individual’s stage of development?
Cultural and sub-cultural variations.
Define psychological development.
Development involving emotional, cognitive, and social changes.
What can be inferred about the relationship between eating disorders and psychological development?
Thoughts and feelings about body image can influence physical health.
What do psychologists often focus on for research purposes?
Specific areas and/or stages of development.
