Chapter 2- the Complexity of Psychological Development

psychological development definition

the development of an individuals cognitive emotional, intellectual, and social capabilities and functioning over the course of a normal life span, from infancy through old age. ( involves mental processes that are not directly observable or measurable)

cognitive development definition

the changes in though processes that occurs as we age, includes a more sophisticated production of thoughts as well as the ability ti comprehend and organise info from the internal and external environment

emotional development definition

the lifelong changes in skills that allow individuals to control express and recognise emotions in an appropriate way.

social development

the lifelong changed in skills that allow individuals to effectively and appropriately act with others.

hereditary factors

factors that influence development and are genetically passed down from biological parents to their off-spring

define what to means when someone is on the ‘nature’ side of the debate

it means they believe that development is pre determined before birth even if raised in s different environment our development would unlikely change.

define what it means when someone is on the ‘nurture’ side of the debate

it means they believe that genetic predisposition does not play in the role of development and that environmental factors from your development and who you are.

define genetic predisposition

an increased likely-hood to develop certain personality traits, temperaments and even disorders if certain conditions are met.

what does psychological development refer to?

it refers to tough, feelings, social abilities mainly but also personality traits, temperaments, skills, and develop, uncover and improve on throughout our lifespan. ( anything that makes up who you are as a person ).

what are the 3 types of psychological development

1. cognitive development

2. social development

3. emotional development

what is the biopsychosocial?

a holistic framework for understanding the human experience in terms of the influence of biological, psychological and social factors and how they influence psychological development.

define biological factors (and examples)

genetic or physiologically based factors and the example are: genetic predisposition, medications or other substances (all or drugs), nutrition, sleep, exercise, hormones, diseases

define psychological factors ( and examples )

factors relating to a persons mind, thoughts or feelings and examples are: attitudes or beliefs, emotions, personality, memories, thoughts, self esteem

define social factors ( and examples )

factors relating to a persons relationships or external environment and examples are: relationships, culture, socio-economics status ( wealth ), education, physical environment, social support.

give 3 reasons ( 1 bio, 1 psycho, 1 social ) of why someone might be creative

bio reason: your brain is wired to see connections others don’t

psycho reason: you have an open personality

social reason: you had music and art lessons at a young age and grew up around creative friends.

which factors are an important part of forming our psychological development ( there’s 3 )

biological, social, and psychological factors

define mental wellbeing

an individuals current psychological state, involving their ability to think, process info, and regulate emotions

which factors are apart of forming our mental wellbeing ( there’s 3 )

biological, social, and psychological factors

what must mental health professionals must address in order to properly support and treat mental wellbeing and concerns

social, biological, and psychological factors.

define attachment

the emotional bond which forms between an infant and their primary caregiver.

what does attachment affect

it influences emotional development and can positively or negatively impact a colds ability to understand and express their own emotions as well as recognise emotions of others throughout their lifespan.

what are the 2 attachment types

1. secure attachment

2. insecure attachment

define secure attachment

infants needs are constantly met by caregiver/s allowing them to feel calmed by the caregiver when distressed

development outcomes of secure attachment

• sense of feeling trust

• feeling valued

• feeling secured in expressing emotions

define insecure attachment

infants needs are either ignored or inconsistently met by caregiver/s commonly leading to infants not seeking comfort from their caregiver when they experience distress.

development outcomes of insecure attachment

• either craving or rejecting affection/ attention

• increased feelings of anxiety

• inappropriate expressions of, or the inability to express emotions

define theory of mind

this theory conceptualises emotional development, based on this theory infants are believed to develop innate skills in identifying and displaying emotions.

what are limitations of the theory of mind

• fails to account for diversity/ cross cultural differences

• doesn’t account for development outcomes between infancy and adulthood.

what are the 4 emotional development growth abilities

1. perceive and judge emotions accurately

2. access and evoke emotions

3. comprehend emotional language and make use of emotional information

4. regulate your own and others emotions

what is emotional intelligence known as

EQ

what is emotional intelligence

your ability to have the 4 growth abilities of emotional development