Developmental Psychology and Life Stages Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards focusing on human development key terms, puberty concepts, Erik Erikson's psychosocial stages, and types of intelligence based on the lecture transcript.

Adolescence

The period of developmental life extending from puberty until adulthood.

Puberty

The developmental stage and age at which a person becomes physically capable of sexual reproduction.

DHEA

An adrenal hormone produced by the adrenal glands during puberty that influences cognitive and social development.

Menarche

The onset of a female's first menstrual period.

Spermarche

The onset of a male's first ejaculation, marking the capacity to produce and release sperm cells.

Psychological Distancing

The process during adolescence where conflict with parents motivates teenagers to leave home and makes the transition easier for parents.

Trust vs. Mistrust

Erik Erikson's first stage of development during the first year of life, where an infant's care or neglect determines whether they develop trust in others.

Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt

Erikson's toddler stage (ages 1 to 4) centered on learning to do things independently versus feeling self-doubt and shame about dependency.

Industry vs. Inferiority

Erikson's school-age stage where children evaluate their own competence and qualifications through social comparisons with peers.

Identity Foreclosure

The psychological phenomenon of prematurely assuming an identity before fully exploring other options during adolescence.

Generativity

The focus during middle adulthood on creating or producing something of lasting value beyond oneself.

Ego Integrity

The late adulthood stage where an individual looks back on their past life to evaluate whether it was fulfilling and well-lived.

Emerging Adulthood

A transitional period between ages 18 and 25 where individuals experience aspects of adulthood without feeling fully adult in every sense.

Menopause

The permanent biological cessation of menstruation in women.

Fluid Intelligence

The cognitive ability to process, reason, and acquire new information.

Crystallized Intelligence

Accumulated knowledge and retained information acquired over time, such as vocabulary and basic mathematics.

Resilience

The ability to overcome and adapt to negative or traumatic experiences throughout development without being defined by them.