the idea that individuals are completely influenced by the characteristics they are born with is defined by this word
Nature
100
period of rapid growth and development in preparation for adult life
Childhood
100
True or false: by studying children you can understand yourself better.
True
100
true or false: Children dress more formally in the present day than they did 50 years ago
False
100
This stage is where a person will establish roots, reevaluate life choices, and find stability in career and relationships.
The 30's
200
The two main influences on development
heredity and environment
200
this makes brain connections stronger and makes actions easier the next time they are performed
Repetition
200
when an individual understands why children think, feel, and act the way they do, they are better able to do this
interact and work with them
200
True or false: In the past children were seen as an asset that could work to contribute to family survival
True
200
This is when a person reaches retirement, has more time to be socially active and persue hobbies, may have a part time job and grandchildren.
Late Adulthood
300
Characteristics from earlier generations
Heredity
300
This improves curiosity, attention span, memory, nervous system develoment, and self-image
Stimulation
300
Studying children can be beneficial to a high school student because it can help you decide what?
if you are interested in a career in working with children.
300
Explain how today's classrooms are different from the those of the past.
in the past, students of varying ages were educated in a single room. Today we are grouped by ages, special needs are addressed, and we have access to more technology.
300
This is where a person finishes their education, begins to work, and may marry and have children of their own.
Young Adulthood
400
People, places, and things that surround and influence a person.
environment
400
a baby's _______ is 1/4 the size of an adult's.
the brain
400
how are honesty, curiosity, energy, and humor linked to our study?
They are qualities that children exhibit
400
What are some pros and cons of the current state of children's health.
- Mental Health issues on the rise - Diseases more controlled - Better Nutrition
- higher risk of childhood obesity.
400
This is where a person will adjust as children become independent, and may make life changes such as changing a career.
Middle age
500
three reasons children raised in the same home become very different adults
different inherited charachteristics, different reactions to environmental factors, slight differences in the environment
500
enthusiasm for learning, more friendships, and healthy choices are associated with
High Self-Esteem
500
When observing anything, it is important to keep a _______ point of view
non-subjective or objective
500
How has a children's play changed over the years?
Before, children played with simple, homemade toys and used their imaginations, now we have a wide variaty of complex toys and computer games.
500
This is where a person will create identity, become independent, and persue education and career.