General Terms
The study of the lifelong process of change
Developmental Psychology
# of stages in Paiget's Theory of Cognitive Developement
4
age range of adolescence
12-20 yrs
# of stages in Erickson's Theory
8
stage that says that moral reasoning is based on avoiding punishment and advancing one’s own interests
pre-conventional
a lasting psychological connection between two people
attachment
this type of parenting demands unquestioning obedience, give children little input in decision-making, do not display affection, and seldom praise their children
authoritarian
stage 1 of the grief cycle
denial
The gradual and ongoing unfolding, or maturation, of inborn characteristics
Continuous Development
to fit new information into existing schemas
assimilation
age range of early adulthood
17-45 yrs
this stage states that there is crisis of trust
trust vs mistrust
stage that say that moral reasoning is based on conforming to the expectations of others and respect for authority
conventional
Attachment theory developed by these 2 researchers
John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth
this type of parenting allow children to do almost anything,
Make few demands of their children, rarely or inconsistently use discipline, and give children adult-like decision making power
permissive
stage 2 of the grief cycle
anger
a progressive series of distinct steps
Stages
the process by which children change or “expand” their schemas for new information
accomodation
age range of middle adulthood
45-60 yrs
this stage asks the question Does the child develop a sense of positive independence and capability or a sense of incompetence, shame, and self-doubt?
autonomy vs shame & doubt
stage that states that moral reasoning is based on internalized humanistic principles of justice, reciprocity, and human dignity
Post-conventional
This type of attachment states that children exhibit mild distress when a caregiver leaves, are happy when the caregiver returns, prefer parents to strangers, and seek comfort when frightened
secure attachment
this type of parenting give children a clear sense of being loved and a sense of what is expected, are reasonable, rational, and consistent; recognize and value a child’s interests while also setting standards of behavior
authoritative
stage 3 of the grief cycle
barganing
tabula rasa
blank slate
This stage is from Birth-18mo
Sensorimotor
age range of late adulthood
65-death
this stage asks the question will adolescents develop their unique but appropriate aspirations, beliefs, interests, and identity or will they develop self-doubt, confusion, isolation, or rebellion?
identity vs role confusion
children with this type of attachment exhibit more severe distress when a parent leaves, may be wary of strangers, and are not comforted by the parent’s return.
ambivalent attachment
stage 4 of the grief cycle
depression
ways of organizing, representing, and understanding the world
schemas
This stage is from 18mo-6yrs
Pre-Operational
this stage asks if we wil look back in life with a sense of completeness, satisfied, and with peace or with bitterness, defeat, and hopelessness?
ego integrity vs despair
children with this type of attachment, when offered a choice, show no preference between a caregiver and a complete stranger, and may avoid or not seek comfort or contact from parents
avoidant attachment
stage 5 of the grief cycle
acceptance