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psych 633 test 1
chapters 1-3
Question | Answer |
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1) What is child development | a. A field devoted to understanding constancy and change from conception through adolescence. b. It is a part of a larger, interdisciplinary field known as developmental science, which includes all changes we experience throughout the lifespan. |
2) Know the basic domains and the periods of human development | a. Physical b. Cognitive c. Emotional and social |
physical domain of human development | changes in body size, proportions, appearance, functioning of body systems, perceptual and motor capacities, and physical health |
cognitive domain of human development | Changes in intellectual abilities, including attention, memory, academic and everyday knowledge, problem solving, imagination, creativity, and language. |
emotional and social | Changes in emotional communication, self-understanding, knowledge about other people interpersonal skills, friendships, intimate relationships, and moral reasoning and behavior. |
3) What are the basic themes that have interested child development researchers over the years? | 1. Continuous vs. discontinuous 2. one path vs. many paths 3. nature vs. nuture |
Nature vs. Nurture – | nature, refers to inborn biological givens– hereditary info received at conception. By nurture, we mean the complex forces of the physical and social world that influence our biological makeup and psychological experiences before and after birth. |
One Path vs. Many Paths | Children grow up in distinct paths of change |