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Chapter 1 Lifespan

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Studied Classical conditioning using dogs/puppies Pavlov - Conditioning
Classical Conditioning Pavlov
Operant Conditioning Skinner
Development theories Comprehensive term to explain all the theories about how people act and how they change over time
psychoanalytic theories Freud
Cognitive theories Piaget, Vygotsky
Moral Decisions Kohlberg
Observable Behaviors The things people do and they way they act
Behaviorism Belief that people's behavior is determined by forces in the environment that are beyond their control. Nature vs. nurture debate
Cognitive theory Piaget
genes part of DNA and found in every cell
genetics The study of genes - show patterns
ethological theory Study of biological traits - assigning biological traits and behaviors based on biology
ecological theory Bronfenbrenner - how the WORLD around you impacts people
Scientific Method
hypothesis an educated guess or possible answer to a scientific study
Descriptive studies A category of research study that collects age, attitudes, or behaviors that describe people and situations
Manipulative experiments A type of research where data is collected by keeping all the variables that affect behavior the same except one variable remains unchanged.
Longitudinal studies A type of research where individuals are observed over a LONG period of time.
Cross-sectional studies A type of research study where the researcher can compare various ages across time.
Naturalistic experiments Method of data collection used to only observe existing groups and record observations.
PyschoSocial Theory Erikson
Social Cognitive theory Bandura people band together and act more complex than Pavlov's dog- they imitate people regardless or rewards or punishment- people band together as well and exhibit herd behavior
.gov governmental website
.edu educational website
,org recognized non-profit and is a safe website
.com most common website and may not be reliable
Case study outlines a particular person or situation and evaluates the response within the scenario.
Interview research with a prepared set of questions to ask the subject and engage in direct communication
observation research method where subjects are seen with the human eye in behavioral or physical responses - either lab setting or natural setting
standardized test evaluations are created to measure responses - on paper or computer- can be multiple choice, essay, matching, or short answer
Survey a list of questions are given to multiple people
ETHICS Guidelines for responsible conduct of research
Human Development Study of the gradual process in which people change from birth through adulthood.
Physical development the changes in size, body, composition, chemical makeup, and height that occur as humans develop from both to adulthood.
Average lifespan 78 years in the 21st Century
Gross Motor skills Use large muscle movement
Fine Motor skills Use small muscle movements
Cognitive The processes or actions involved in thinking and knowing
Cognitive development How people think and their thinking changes over the stages of life.
Socio-emotional development changes in the way a person's social relationships, feelings, social skills, self-esteem, gender identity, and ways of coping with situations change over time.
Principles of human development Human development is orderly, gradual, interrelated, and varies.
Key issues in human development nature vs nature, continuity vs discontinuity, pedagogy vs andragogy, continuity vs discontinuity
Pedagogy Method of learning by parents or teachers
Andragogy Interacting with the environment to learn in a self-directed manner.
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