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Chapter 3: Developing Through the Lifespan

Developmental Psychology. Studying patterns of growth, change and stability throughout life. Conception. A single sperm cell (male) penetrates the outer coating of the egg (female) and fuses to form one fertilized cell.. Chromosomes containing DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) are situated in the nucleus

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Chapter 3: Developing Through the Lifespan

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    1. Chapter 3: Developing Through the Lifespan

    2. Developmental Psychology Studying patterns of growth, change and stability throughout life

    3. Conception

    6. Brain Development

    8. A child’s understanding of the world changes as a function of experience. Schemas: A plan of action, based on previous experience, to be used in similar circumstances Assimilation: incorporating new experiences & information into existing schemes Accommodation: modifying or creating new schemes to incorporate new experiences, info, etc.

    18. Social Development Attachment The positive emotional bond that develops between a child and a particular individual. Clear attachment by 6 months

    20. Mary Ainsworth’s Strange Situation 8 stages (typically with children about 1 year old) 1. Mother and baby enter unfamiliar room 2. Mother sits and leaves baby free to explore 3. Stranger enters room and converses with mother and baby 4. Mother exits the room, leaving baby alone with stranger 5. Mother returns with warm greeting and comfort while stranger leaves. 6. Mother departs room again, leaving baby alone 7. Stranger returns 8. Mother returns and stranger leaves http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-3479676835864606277

    21. Ainsworth’s Attachment Categories/Styles SECURELY ATTACHED (65%) -present: at ease, will explore, use mom as safe base -leaves: distress -return: happy, seek comfort/contact *AVOIDANT (20%) -present: do not seek proximity -leaves: no distress -return: avoid her/indifferent to her

    23. Origins and Significance of Attachment Differences Infant attachments predict adult behavior Childhood and adolescence Secure = more socially competent Adult love relationships Secure = healthier love relationships Secure = protection from risk factors (poverty) Secure = more responsive to own babies Check out your adult attachment style here

    26. Levels of Moral Reasoning: Lawrence Kohlberg 1. Preconventional (4-10 years old) Actions depend on physical consequences Rewards and punishments Concrete/ black and white Self interest: “What’s in it for me?”

    27. Psychosocial Stages: Erik Erikson 1. Trust vs mistrust Birth to 1 year Physical and psy. needs People will take care of you vs. the world is a cold, fearsome place

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