Cognitive Development Throughout The Lifespan
emphasizes that developmental changes continue beyond young adulthood
What is Lifespan approach to development?
method for measuring cognition in infants using a mobile attached to their foot ( nonverbal measure of memory)
What is Conjugate Reinforcement Technique?
memory for experiences and information related to yourself
What is autobiographical memory?
understand the origin of cognitive skills and prepare for careers requiring background knowledge about infancy and childhood
What is the reason for studying cognitive processes of infants and children
almost match college students
What is the memory span of a 11 or 12 year old?
the process of trying to identify the origin of a particular memory
What is source monitoring?
to see whether they look longer at one stimulus than another
What is one way to assess infant's memory.
6 numbers in a row
What is the memory span of a 9 year old?
intentional, goal-oriented activities that we use to improve our memories
What is memory strategies?
As young as three days old
What is a time frame that an infant can recognize its mother?
2 numbers in a row
What is the memory span of a 2 year old?
the problem of not using memory strategies effectively
What is Utilization deficiency?
In the womb
What is the time frame that an infant can recognize its mothers voice?
excellent recognition memory and poor recall memory
What is Long term memory?
Rehearsal, Organization, and Imagery
What are the three strategies children use?