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UNIT 3 ā KEY TERMS & DEFINITIONS
1. Developmental Psychology
The study of physical, cognitive, and social development across the lifespan.
2. Cognitive Development
The growth of thinking, reasoning, problem solving, and memory.
3. Critical Period of Development
A specific time when learning must occur or development will be impaired.
4. Teratogens
Harmful substances that can damage prenatal development (alcohol, drugs, disease).
5. Cohorts
Groups of people who share similar life experiences during the same time period.
6. Rooting Reflex
An infantās automatic response of turning toward touch on the cheek.
7. Depth Perception / Visual Cliff
The ability to perceive distance and depth; infants avoid drop-offs.
8. Piagetās Theory of Cognitive Development
The theory that children develop thinking abilities in fixed stages.
9. Sensorimotor Stage
Stage where infants learn through actions and sensory experiences.
10. Preoperational Stage
Stage where thinking is based on appearances and intuition, not logic.
11. Concrete Operational Stage
Stage where logical thinking develops but only for real, physical objects.
12. Formal Operational Stage
Stage where abstract and hypothetical thinking develops.
13. Object Permanence
Understanding that objects still exist when they cannot be seen.
14. Egocentrism
Inability to see situations from another personās perspective.
15. Centration
Focusing on one aspect of a situation while ignoring others.
16. Irreversibility
Inability to mentally undo an action.
17. Conservation
Understanding that quantity remains the same despite changes in appearance.
18. Animism
Belief that nonliving objects have life-like qualities.
19. Theory of Mind
Understanding that others have thoughts and beliefs different from your own.
20. Schemas
Mental frameworks used to organize knowledge.
21. Assimilation
Adding new information into existing schemas.
22. Accommodation
Changing schemas to fit new information.
23. Sociocultural Theory of Cognitive Development
Theory that learning occurs through social interaction and culture.
24. Collaborative Dialogue
Learning through conversations with others.
25. More Knowledgeable Other (MKO)
Someone who has more knowledge or skill than the learner.
26. Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)
Tasks a learner can complete with help but not alone.
27. Scaffolding
Temporary support that is gradually removed as learning improves.
28. Private Speech
Talking to oneself to guide thinking and behavior.
29. Crystallized Intelligence
Knowledge and skills gained through experience and education.
30. Fluid Intelligence
Ability to solve new problems and think quickly.
31. Dementia
Severe decline in memory and cognitive ability that interferes with daily life.
32. Alzheimerās Disease
The most common form of dementia involving progressive memory loss.
33. Acetylcholine (ACh) Deficiency
Loss of a neurotransmitter important for memory and learning, linked to Alzheimerās.
34. Overgeneralization (Language)
Applying grammar rules too broadly (e.g., āgoedā).
35. Telegraphic Speech
Early speech using short phrases without grammar (e.g., āwant cookieā).
36. Authoritative Parenting
Parenting style high in warmth and control with clear rules.
37. Authoritarian Parenting
Parenting style high in control and low in warmth.
38. Permissive Parenting
Parenting style high in warmth but low in control and discipline.
39. Secure Attachment
Attachment where a child feels safe exploring and is comforted by caregivers.
40. Insecure Attachment
Attachment marked by anxiety, avoidance, or lack of comfort from caregivers.
41. Separation Anxiety
Distress shown when an attached caregiver leaves.
42. Tactile Comfort
Comfort derived from physical touch.
43. Temperament
Innate emotional and behavioral style.
44. Imaginary Audience
Belief that others are constantly watching and judging you.
45. Personal Fable
Belief that one is unique and invulnerable to harm.
46. Psychosocial Development
Theory that personality develops through life stages involving conflicts.
47. Trust vs. Mistrust
Conflict where infants learn whether the world is safe.
48. Autonomy vs. Shame
Conflict where toddlers develop independence or self-doubt.
49. Identity vs. Role Confusion
Conflict where adolescents form a sense of self or feel confused.
50. Intimacy vs. Isolation
Conflict where young adults form close relationships or feel lonely.
51. Integrity vs. Despair
Conflict where older adults reflect on life with satisfaction or regret.
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