Lifespan Development

This set of flashcards covers key concepts related to Lifespan Development, focusing on critical theories, stages, and milestones in human development.

Lifespan Development

Studies the change and stability over the course of an individual's life, focusing on physical, cognitive, and psychosocial domains.

Developmental Milestones

Key markers in development that indicate the typical progression of physical, cognitive, and psychosocial skills.

Continuous Development

A view of development as progressive and incremental, where skills and abilities gradually improve.

Discontinuous Development

A perspective that sees development in stages, with significant changes occurring at specific ages.

Nature vs. Nurture

A debate regarding the degree to which biology (nature) or environment (nurture) influences human development.

Freud's Psychosexual Development

Theory stating childhood experiences shape adult personalities, consisting of 5 stages: Oral, Anal, Phallic, Latency, and Genital.

Erikson's Psychosocial Development

Theory proposing 8 stages where individuals face conflicts that shape their psychosocial development throughout life.

Piaget's Cognitive Development

Theory outlining four stages of cognitive development: Sensorimotor, Preoperational, Concrete Operational, and Formal Operational.

Kohlberg's Moral Development

Theory describing the evolution of moral reasoning through three levels: Pre-conventional, Conventional, and Post-conventional.

Attachment Styles

Patterns of relating to others that emerge in childhood, categorized into Secure, Avoidant, Resistant, and Disorganized.

Blooming and Pruning

The processes in early brain development where new neural connections are formed (blooming) and some connections are eliminated (pruning).

Adrenarche

The phase of puberty where the adrenal glands mature, influencing secondary sexual characteristics.

Socioemotional Selectivity Theory

A theory suggesting that as people age, they prioritize meaningful relationships and experiences.

Identity vs. Role Confusion

Erikson's developmental crisis faced during adolescence, focusing on the exploration of personal identity.

Emerging Adulthood

A relatively newly defined stage of life from 18 to mid-20s characterized by identity exploration in work and love.