Prenatal Development
the developing human organism from 2 – 8 weeks
Embryo
the understanding that two equal quantitites remain equal even thought their form or appearance is rearranged.
conservation
For Erikson, identity vs. Role Confusion takes place at what age
Teenage years
a developmental psychologist who studied the effect of reassurance from the physical touch of a parent or caregiver and how it plays a key role in developing healthy physical growth and normal socialization.
Harry Harlow
a parenting style that sets firm rules, makes reasonable demands, and listens to the kids’ viewpoints while insisting on responsible behavior
Authoritative
toxic substances that can harm the embryo or fetus if ingested or contracted by the mother. Examples are alcohol, drugs, nicotine, HIV, AIDS, etc.
Teratogens
the understanding that objects and people continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or touched.
object permanence
For Erikson, integrity vs despair takes place at
Late Adulthood
a developmental psychologist who studied attachment through the Strange Situation Test.
Mary Ainsworth
forms when parents or caregivers consistently meet the infant’s needs by being warm and responsive
Secure Attachment
physical and cognitive abnormalities in children caused by a pregnant woman’s heavy drinking.
the process of adjusting old schemas or developing new ones to incorporate new information.
accomodation
a parenting style that sets few rules, makes minimal demands, and allows the kids to reach their own decisions.
Permissive
studied the critical period and imprinting with geese.
Konrad Lorenz
disorders that are typically characterized by social deficits, communication difficulties, stereotyped or repetitive behaviors and interests, and in some cases, cognitive delays.
Autism Spectrum Disorder
the developing human organism from 9 weeks after conception to birth.
Fetus
List his 4 stages, in order
Senorimotor
Preoperational
Concrete Operational
Formal Operational
For Erikson the main struggle of early adulthood is
intimacy vs isolation
pecialized in research on moral reasoning. He said people go through 3 stages
of moral development (preconventional, conventional, and postconventional).
Kholberg
forms when parents or caregivers fail to fully meet the infant’s needs by being neglectful and inconsistent.
Insecure Attachment
An outstretching of the arms and legs in response to a loud noise or sudden physical change
Moro Reflex
the inability to consider another person’s point of view.
Egocentrism
a parenting style that has rigid rules, enforces strict punishments, and rarely, listens to the kids’ viewpoints
Authoritarian
Swiss developmental psychologist who developed the stages of cognitive development (sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and formal operational).
the period of time when an organism has heightened sensitivity for the development of a particular skill
Critical Period