Name the 2 developmental directions that we discussed in class.
What are cephalocaudal and proximodistal.
100
List one criticism of Piaget's work.
Did not cover lifespan, didn't discern between competency and performance, described but didn't explain, bias with own children, etc...
100
Describe self-esteem and self-concept as well as their relationship.
Esteem = how much we like or value ourselves. Concept = how we view or perceive ourselves. Our perception dictates our self-esteem.
100
During what period is an unborn baby most susceptible to a teratogen? And why?
What is embryonic. Sharing mom's blood and major organ systems starting to develop.
100
Who is least affected if mother is inactive?
What is African American daugher.
200
Name and define the 2 aspects of development.
What are growth (quantative changes) and maturation (qualitative changes).
200
Does declarative knowledge or procedural knowledge tend to decline in late adulthood?
Declarative
200
Which two elements of global self-worth are most important for all age groups?
What are physical appearance and social acceptance.
200
Biggest concern for exercising mother during early pregnancy?
What is dehydration (can cause elevated temperatures which can harm baby).
200
Difference between social role and societal norm?
Role is specific behavior during a certain situation. Norm is expectations about a specific group's behavior.
300
Name the 3 main reasons we study motor development (as discussed in the book and in class).
What are: greater understanding of ourselves, diagnose abnormalities and establish developmentally appropriate activities.
300
What are the 3 main developments in preoperational stage?
Language, symbols and pretend play
300
What did Gruber's 1985 study conclude about physical activity and self-esteem? Who did it help the most?
66% of children who participated in PE had higher self-esteem/self-concept scores. The biggest increases were among those children who were disadvantaged in some way.
300
General guidelines for exercise and pregnancy?
Continue if you have been exercising and if not, get off the coach and at least participate in a walking program.
300
Describe Arlin's post-formal operational stage and who achieves it and why?
Thrive on detecting paradoxes and inconsistencies in current knowledge. Look for faults in underlying assumptions and asks new/different questions. Not everyone. Those who have life demands and experiences that facilitate this type of thinking.
400
What are the 4 domains of HUMAN development?
What are CAMP.
400
Describe Piaget's learning theory.
Adaptation to the environment thru assimilation and accomodation.
400
Name the 4 stages of play and approximate ages for each.
What are: Solitary (2), Parallel (3), Associative (4) and Cooperative (5)
400
How many extra calories should a sedentary pregnant woman consume?
What is 300 Cals.
400
Common means of socialization.
What are: observation, inference, modeling and trial & error.
500
Describe differentiation and integration and give examples.
Differentiation of LE segments as gait matures. Integrate left UE into play as child develops.
500
Abstract thought, interpropositional thought and hypothetical-deductive reasoning are characteristics of which stage?
What is formal operational.
500
Team play teaches?
Work together to achieve a group goal, division of labor, > social responsibility and strong learn to help the weak.
500
Most likely effect of a teratogen if introduced during fetal period?
Mainly functional defects with minor morphological abnormalities.
500
Major development in sensorimotor stage that allows for increased cognitive development?