HDFS 1351 Lifespan Development - Exam 1 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(RATED A)
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Lifespan Development
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Lifespan Development
science of development - ANSWER the science that seeks to understand how and why people of all ages and circumstances change or remain the same over time
nature - ANSWER traits, capacities, limitations each individual inherits genetically from his/her parents at conception
-biologically based
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HDFS 1351 Lifespan Development - Exam 1
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(RATED A)
science of development - ANSWER the science that seeks to understand how and why people of all ages
and circumstances change or remain the same over time
nature - ANSWER traits, capacities, limitations each individual inherits genetically from his/her parents at
conception
-biologically based
nurture - ANSWER all of the environmental influences that affect an individual after conception
-this includes everything from the mothers nutrition while pregnant to the cultural influences of the
nation
lifespan perspective - ANSWER an approach to the study of human development that takes into account
all phases of life, not just adulthood or childhood
multidirectional development - ANSWER -Developmental change may be explained as
-Continuous (ex: growing until you reach adult height)
-Stage like (discontinuous - adult business talk vs teen gossip)
-In relation to timing
-critical period
-sensitive period
Critical period - ANSWER a critical time when a particular type of developmental growth (in the body or
behavior) must happen for normal development to occur, or when harm (such as toxic substance or
destructive event) can occur
Sensitive Period - ANSWER a time when a certain type of development is most likely, although it may still
happen later with more difficultly
,-ex: language is important to develop over the first few years of life and if it doesn't happen in a certain
time they may have deficits
Multicontextual Development - ANSWER Historical context (history-graded influences)
-cohort effect (when you were born)
-ex: children born today in the technology world have a very different childhood than someone born in
the 1950's
Socioeconomic context
-socioeconomic status (SES)
Infancy (Infants and Toddlers) - ANSWER 0 to 2 years
Early Childhood (preschool years) - ANSWER 2 to 6 years
Middle Childhood (School Aged Children) - ANSWER 6 to 11 years
Adolescence (Teenage Years) - ANSWER 11 to 18 years
Young Adult (Emerging Adult) - ANSWER 18 to 25 years
Middle Adulthood (Adulthood) - ANSWER 25 to 65 years
Late Adulthood (elderly) - ANSWER 65+ years
Normative - ANSWER Expected - Influences that are similar for individuals in a particular age group
Non-Normative - ANSWER events that occur in life at an unexpected time; typically have a major impact;
do not happen to all people
, Personality and Social Development - ANSWER Emphasizes enduring characteristics that differentiate a
person and interactions with others
Cognitive Development - ANSWER emphasizes intellectual abilities, including learning, memory, problem
solving, and intelligence
Physical Development - ANSWER emphasizes how brain, nervous system, muscles, sensory capabilities,
needs for food, drink, and sleep affect development
Developmental Research - ANSWER A group of ideas, assumptions, and generalizations that interpret
and illuminate the thousands of observations that have been made about human growth
-provides a framework for explaining patterns and problems of development
-explains and predicts behaviors and development
Ecological Theory (ecological systems approach) - ANSWER the view that in the study of human
development the person should be considered in all the contexts and interactions that constitute life
-Bronfenbrenner
Psychosocial Theory - ANSWER
Research - ANSWER Scientific Method: A way to answer questions using empirical research and data
based conclusions (Begin with a question, develop a hypothesis, test the hypothesis, draw conclusions,
report the results
(Infant and Toddlers) Body Changes - ANSWER -0 to 4 month old baby: weight doubles by 4-5 months
-1 year old: weight triples
-2 year old: Half of adult height; one fifth of adult weight
Growth in Infancy - ANSWER Norms
-defined standards of child's development in a variety of domains
-these numbers are norms; individuals vary
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