Lifespan Development Exam 1

Lifespan development

tracing a person’s physical, social, emotional, cognitive, spiritual. track all that makes you you from conception to death

Oldest recorded lifespan

122 years

Avg life expectancy for men

75 years

How much sperm is released in one ejaculation?

250million

Avg life expectancy for women

80 years

What are some reasons that men have a shorter lifespan?

Men take more risks, and are less likely to see a doctor than women. Less men are currently being born; the male sperm are more fragile and boys have higher mortality in early life. Little girls are more resilient in early life.

4 Aspects of age

Chronological

Biological

Psychological

Social

4 Major issues (debates) in development

Nature vs. Nurture

Early vs. Later experience

Continuity vs. discontinuity

Individual choice

What are Erikson’s 8 stages of development?

1) trust vs mistrust

2) autonomy vs. shame/doubt

3) initiative vs guilt

4) industry vs. inferiority

5) identity vs. role confusion

6) intimacy vs. isolation

7) generativity vs. stagnation

8) integrity vs. despair

What is the goal for the Integrity vs. Despair stage?

Wisdom and acceptance

What is the goal for the generativity vs. stagnation stage?

care for the next generation and contribution to society.

What is the goal for the intimacy vs. isolation stage?

Love and affiliation

What is the goal for the identity vs. role confusion stage?

Fidelity

What is the goal for the industry vs. inferiority stage?

Competence and achievement

What is the goal for the initiative vs. guilt stage?

Purpose

What is the goal for the autonomy vs. shame and guilt stage?

Independence

What is the goal for the trust vs. mistrust stage?

Develop a drive and will to live and hope

Where does conception occur?

Fallopian tube

What is the amniotic sack?

Fluid filled membrane that encases the baby, providing protection and a stable environment.

Four factors in order to learn (Bandura)

Attention

Motivation

Retention

Reproduction

Describe stage 1 of birth

Uterine contractions, dilation and effacement of the cervix

Describe stage 2 of birth

Labor contractions are quick with less time in between. The water breaks. The woman experiences the urge to push then evacuates the baby. this is the shortest and hardest stage.

Describe stage 3 of birth

The placenta detaches and is birthed.

What could happen if the plaenta is not fully removed from the uterus?

Toxic shock or hemorrhage

What are the methods of delivering a baby?

Vaginal or cesarean

Obstetrician

Specializes in pregnancy, labor, and post-partum care. They are qualified to perform both vaginal and cesarean deliveries.

Doula

Emotional support during birth, breath guide. not qualified to deliver babies

Three stages of fetal development + important milestones

Zygote- rapid cell division, and beginning of cell differentiation

embryo- forms all major internal organs and limbs, most susceptible to risk

fetal- organs mature and baby gains fat

Teratogen

An agent or condition that can impair prenatal development and results in defects or death

What triggers labor?

Signal sent from babies’ lungs and the placenta

Lamaze method

natural and supportive approach to labor and delivery. emphasizes breathing exercises, relaxation and mobility

Genotype

Complete set of inherited traits.

How many chromosomes

46 total

23 from mom, 23 from dad

Phenotype

The way in which genetic traits are expressed. The observable characteristics.

Range of reactions

is a concept that suggests that an individual's phenotype is influenced by environmental conditions, allowing for variability in how genetic traits are expressed.

social learning

Modeling and observation impacts large portions of our learning.

What is the largest part of a babies’ body?

Head

What is the average weight of a baby at birth?

7.5lbs

What is the average length of a baby at birth?

20Inches

What motor skills does a baby gain in their first month neonatal?

-Lifting and turning the head

-reach and grasp objects

How far can a baby see in their first month of life?

8-12 inches

How does a neonatal baby communicate?

Coos, cries, smiles

How many hours does a baby sleep in the neonatal stage?

18-20hours

How often do neonatal babies eat?

every 2-3 hours

What are the three genetic/environment correlations

1 passive: passively receive genetic code, family, location, language, etc

2 evocative: something about phenotype evokes a reaction from your environment

3 active: a child actively seeks environments related to their genetic makeup. seek and environment where you can shine

Noticing the visual aspects of someone’s appearance is an example of observing someone’s…

Phenotype

We are still able to learn at old age. that means our brains are…

Plastic