Concepts of Lifespan Development
Data Collection Methods and Research Design
Theories and Theorists of Lifespan Development
Prenatal Development
Labor & Delivery and Assessment of Neonate
100
Nature involves genetics. What does nurture encompass?
Environment
100
A relationship between 2 variables is which of the following? a- dependent variable b- correlation c- representative sample
b-correlation
100
Which of the following is NOT one of Freud’s 3 psychosexual stages? a- Superego b- Sensorimotor c- Id d- Ego
b - sensorimotor
100
What are the two ways to assess a fetus?
Ultrasonography and Invasive Techniques (CVS, Blood tests, Fetoscopy, Amniocentesis)
100
How many stages of labor exist? a- 1 b- 2 c- 3
c - 3
200
Common development steps that are shared by every person, such as baby’s first steps, are often referred to as _____________?
Normative age-graded changes
200
True or False: It is important to create survey questions that are biased.
False
200
An internal cognitive structure is referred to as a ____________ in Piaget’s Cognitive Theory.
Schema
200
Which weeks of the pregnancy make up the Fetal Period? a- 0-2 b- 3-8 c-9-43
c - 9-43 weeks
200
What purpose does a “doula” have in the birth process
He or she is hired to help take care of the mother (and sometimes father) during labor but does not help deliver the baby
300
The optimal time for certain capabilities to emerge because a person is very susceptible to acquire them is referred to as _____________.
The Sensitive Period
300
What study is done at one time and examines subjects of different ages?
Cross Sectional
300
According to Brofenbrenner, a school would be an example of a _____________in the Bioecological Theory.
Exosystem
300
What is a teratogen?
Any environmental agent that causes damage during the prenatal period
300
What are the 5 categories of the APGAR Scale?
Appearance Pulse Grimace Activity Respiration
400
Ideal _____________ can include living in a safe neighborhood, having 15 students in the child’s class, and having parents who are satisfied with their job.
Contexts of Development
400
What are some of the ethics of research?
To protect participants from harm; Maintain confidentiality; Have informed consent; Debrief participants if deception was used
400
What concept did Bandura demonstrate by having young children attack an inflatable clown named Bobo?
Modeling
400
It is typically on this day that the first cells of the germinal phase are considered to be a blastocyst.
Day 5
400
Susan’s cervix is dilated 8 cm and her contractions are closely spaced and strong. What phase of labor is she likely in?
The transition phase of the 1st stage of labor ( early or latent phase)
500
What is the Critical Period of development?
A very short period of time when a child is biologically capable to acquire behaviors but needs environmental support (otherwise they may never develop the behavior)
500
Gary is in the 8th grade. His class is taking an intelligence test to assess progress from the 5th grade. His younger brother, Paul, is entering the 5th grade and will be taking the same test. This is an example of which research design?
Longitudinal Sequential
500
Ducks that follow a human after being born may be exhibiting which behavior found and described by this Ethologist? (2 parts)
Imprinting; Konrad Lorenz
500
What is the difference between Cephalocaudal and Proximodistal growth?
Cephalocaudal growth occurs from the head down while Proximodistal occurs from the center out
500
Maria is 54 years old and is having triplets. In what manner do you suggest she have her babies?
Cesarean (often used for older women and multiple births)