Lifespan Developmental Psychology Study Guide Exam 3

A set of flashcards based on the key concepts of Lifespan Developmental Psychology, focusing on physical and cognitive development from middle childhood through adolescence.

What is the average growth rate in height during middle childhood?

Children grow about 2-3 inches each year.

At what age range does puberty typically begin for girls?

Between ages 9-10.

What cognitive stage does Piaget associate with middle childhood?

Concrete operational stage.

What is seriation in cognitive development?

Arranging objects in a series based on a dimension.

What type of aggression aims to hurt the victim?

Hostile aggression.

What are the three steps of Piagetian moral reasoning in children?

1. Obedience to authority (ages 2-7), 2. Increasing flexibility and autonomy (ages 7-11), 3. Notion of equity (~age 11 or 12).

What are the two major brain changes that occur during adolescence?

1. Pruning of neurons, 2. Gray matter growth.

Define metamemory in the context of cognitive development.

Knowledge about the processes of memory.

What factor significantly affects self-efficacy beliefs in children?

Gender.

What does Erikson's crisis of Industry vs. Inferiority focus on?

Learning skills valued in society and interacting socially.

Which theory posits that children have eight different types of intelligence?

Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences.

What is the leading cause of death among US teens?

Vehicular accidents.

During what developmental stage do adolescents struggle to develop a unique sense of self?

Identity vs. Confusion (ages 13-19) in Erikson's theory.

What are the four identity statuses defined by Marcia?

1. Identity achievement, 2. Foreclosure, 3. Moratorium, 4. Identity diffusion.

What is the significance of the term 'pubilect'?

It's the social dialect used during puberty.

What are external memory aids in mnemonic strategies?

Techniques such as rehearsal, organization, and elaboration used to enhance memory.