What is chronological age?
The actual age in years from birth.
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Life Span vs. Life Expectancy
What is the definition of Life Span in developmental psychology?
Length of time a species can exist under the most optimal conditions.
How is psychological age defined?
Age in terms of a person’s capacities compared with persons of the same chronological age.
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Contextual Influences on Development
What are normative history-graded influences?
Common experiences for people of a particular generation due to historical circumstances.
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Generational Differences
What factors can define which generation someone belongs to?
Birth year, significant historical events, and cultural shifts.
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Continuity and Discontinuity in Development
How does continuous development differ from discontinuous development?
Continuous development emphasizes gradual change, while discontinuous development emphasizes distinct stages.
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Assumptions about Development
What does it mean that development is multidirectional?
It means that development can progress in various directions, not just linear.
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Periods of Development
What produces the periods of the human life span?
The interplay of biological, cognitive, and socioemotional processes.
What does the phrase 'from womb to tomb' signify?
It signifies the entire lifespan of an individual, from birth to death.
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Nature vs. Nurture Debate
What are the two main influences on development discussed in developmental psychology?
Biological inheritance (nature) and environmental influences (nurture).
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Generational Differences
What does the term 'generation' refer to in developmental psychology?
A group of individuals born and living around the same time, often sharing similar experiences.
What is social age?
Age based on society’s expectations and social roles.
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Continuity and Discontinuity in Development
What does the concept of change in development imply?
Developing into someone different from who we were at an earlier point.
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Continuity and Discontinuity in Development
What is discontinuous development?
A perspective that sees development as occurring in distinct stages or phases, with qualitative changes.
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Continuity and Discontinuity in Development
Is development viewed as a gradual process or as occurring in stages?
It can be viewed as either gradual (continuity) or in distinct stages (discontinuity).
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Assumptions about Development
Why is development considered multidisciplinary?
Because it involves insights from various fields of study.
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Processes of Development
What are biological processes in developmental psychology?
Changes in an individual’s physical nature.
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Processes of Development
What do cognitive processes involve in developmental psychology?
Changes in an individual’s thought, intelligence, and language.
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Life Span vs. Life Expectancy
How is Life Expectancy defined?
Predicted number of years a person born in a particular time period can reasonably expect to live.
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Continuity and Discontinuity in Development
What is continuous development?
A perspective that views development as a gradual, ongoing process without distinct stages.
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Contextual Influences on Development
What are non-normative influences?
Unusual occurrences that have a major impact on an individual’s life.
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Assumptions about Development
What does plasticity in development refer to?
The ability of development to change and adapt.
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Generational Differences
What is the focus of the article 'Bridging the Financial Generation Gap'?
Addressing financial differences between generations.
What is human development?
A continuous process along the lifespan, beginning with conception and continuing until death.
What does Lifespan Development study?
Patterns of growth, change, and stability in behavior throughout the entire life span.
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Contextual Influences on Development
What are normative age-graded influences?
Similar experiences for individuals in a particular age group.
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Continuity and Discontinuity in Development
What are the two perspectives on development in developmental psychology?
Continuity and Discontinuity.
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Continuity and Discontinuity in Development
Is human development a continuous process?
Yes, it is a continuous process throughout the lifespan.
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Continuity and Discontinuity in Development
What does discontinuity in development refer to?
Distinct stages and qualitative changes.
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Assumptions about Development
How is development characterized in terms of dimensions?
Development is multidimensional.
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Assumptions about Development
What are the three components involved in development?
Growth, maintenance, and regulation of loss.
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Periods of Development
What is a developmental period?
A time frame in a person’s life characterized by certain features.
What does biological age refer to?
Age in terms of biological health, influenced by lifestyle, nutrition, and genetic make-up.
What is the focus of developmental psychology?
The study of how people grow and change throughout life.
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Periods of Development
When does human development begin?
At the moment of conception.
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Processes of Development
What are socioemotional processes?
Changes in an individual's interpersonal relationships, emotions, and personality.
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Continuity and Discontinuity in Development
What does the concept of stability in development refer to?
Becoming older versions of our early experiences.
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Generational Differences
How can generational differences impact development?
Different generations may experience unique cultural, social, and technological influences that shape their development.
What aspects of behavior does Lifespan Development examine?
Growth, change, and stability.
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Continuity and Discontinuity in Development
What does continuity in development refer to?
Gradual, cumulative, quantitative change.
Is Lifespan Development limited to a specific age range?
No, it examines behavior throughout the entire life span.
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Continuity and Discontinuity in Development
Can you give an example of continuous development?
An example is the gradual increase in height during childhood.
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Continuity and Discontinuity in Development
Can you give an example of discontinuous development?
An example is the transition from crawling to walking in infants.
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Assumptions about Development
What does contextual mean in the context of development?
Development is influenced by the context in which it occurs.
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Assumptions about Development
What does co-construction in development refer to?
The interaction between biology, culture, and the individual.
