Developmental Psychopathology
What perspective explains development as the result of interacting biological, psychological, and social factors?
Developmental psychopathology perspective
What is a risk factor?
A condition that increases the likelihood of negative developmental outcomes
What term describes the brain’s ability to change based on experience?
Neural plasticity
What type of attachment provides a secure base for development?
Secure attachment
What term refers to environmental factors shared by siblings?
Shared environment
What term describes how children and environments influence each other over time
Transactional process
What is a protective factor?
A factor that reduces the impact of risk or promotes resilience
During which periods is the brain especially sensitive to environmental influences?
A: Sensitive periods
Family systems theory emphasizes that a child’s behavior must be understood within what context?
The family system
What term describes experiences that make siblings different from one another?
What does continuity in development refer to?
Gradual and predictable patterns of behavior over time
Supportive and consistent parenting is an example of what?
A protective factor
Genetic influences are best described as which type of influence?
A: Probabilistic, not deterministic
During adolescence, which social influence typically becomes stronger?
Peer influence
Why are environmental stressors especially harmful early in life?
Because they can affect development during sensitive periods