HDFS 1351 Lifespan Development - Exam 1 Questions with Correct Answers

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) Socioeconomic status (SES) - ANSWER-A persons position in society as determined by income, occupation, education, and place of residence