DEVELOPMENTAL ISSUES

0.0(0)
studied byStudied by 0 people
linked notesView linked note
learnLearn
examPractice Test
spaced repetitionSpaced Repetition
heart puzzleMatch
flashcardsFlashcards
Card Sorting

1/9

encourage image

There's no tags or description

Looks like no tags are added yet.

Study Analytics
Name
Mastery
Learn
Test
Matching
Spaced

No study sessions yet.

10 Terms

1
New cards
Continuity vs. Stages
The debate on whether development is gradual and continuous (like an escalator) or occurs in distinct stages (like climbing a ladder).
2
New cards
Stability vs. Change
The discussion on whether personality traits remain the same throughout life or change as we age.
3
New cards
Nature vs. Nurture
The examination of how genes (nature) and environment (nurture) shape our development.
4
New cards
Gross Motor Skills
Skills that involve large muscle movements, e.g., crawling, walking, jumping.
5
New cards
Fine Motor Skills
Skills that involve hand and finger coordination, e.g., grasping, manipulating objects.
6
New cards
Cross-sectional Study
A study comparing different age groups at one time.
7
New cards
Longitudinal Study
A study tracking the same individuals over time.
8
New cards
Personality Stabilization
As individuals grow older, they develop a more consistent personality.
9
New cards
Biological Maturation
The gradual growth process shaped by genetics.
10
New cards
Temperament
Our natural emotional reactions, influenced by both genes and life experiences.