Development
Disorder caused by alcohol consumption during pregnancy
Fetal alchohol syndrome
Unique experiences affecting personality not shared with others.
Non shared environmental factors
Parenting style consisting of Lenient, affectionate, little discipline.
permissive parenting
Part of the mind containing repressed thoughts and feelings, according to Freud
The Unconscious
______ is the process of realizing one's potential and capabilities, leading to creativity, spontaneity, and acceptance of oneself and others.
Self-actualization
Born before 36 weeks, leads to complications
prematurity
Common experiences influencing personality among individuals.
Shared environmental factors
Fear of unfamiliar people, peaks at 12-15 months.
Stranger Anxiety
Curiosity and unconventional interests in individuals - one of the Big Five
Openness to Experience
These are profound moments of happiness and fulfillment that self-actualized individuals often experience, contributing to their overall well-being.
Peak Experiences
Hormones released during adolescence for maturity
Androgens and estrogens
Basic instincts operating on the pleasure principle.
Id
Inability to see perspectives other than one's own.
Egocentrism
Big five - Carefulness and responsibility in behavior.
Conscientiousness
Differences in development can arise from the historical context of different age groups, necessitating longitudinal studies to track changes over time. These differences are called
cohort effects
Environmental factors negatively impacting prenatal development.
Teratogens
Decision maker operating on the reality principle.
Ego
Skills apply across various cognitive areas.
Domain-General Learning
Tendency towards emotional instability and moodiness.
Neuroticism
nomothetic approach
Studies personality through general laws and traits
First comprehensive theory of cognitive development.
Piaget's Theory
Moral component of personality, enforcing ethical standards.
Superego
Birth to 2 years; focuses on immediate experience.
Sensorimotor Stage
Study of personality based on facial features.
Physiognomy
ideographic approach
Focuses on individual cases and unique traits