Developmental Psychology

Study of physical, cognitive and social changes throughout the life of a person is known as ____

• the lifespan

• social awareness

• developmental psychology

• physical psychology

When determining who has more influence over a person and the concept of Nature v. Nurture are associated with ____

• behavior genetics

• Nature

• Nurture

• life span

When our psychological needs conflict with societal norms, pressures or demands

• political crisis

• psychosocial crisis

• economic crisis

• social needs

At this stage, we depend on our environment for good , nurturing, comfort and look towards primary care-givers for stability

• Stage 4

• Stage 2

• Stage 9

• Stage 1

At this age/stage we are focused on developing a sense of control/independence and new skills are learned

• Stage 9

• Stage 2

• Stage 6

• Stage 7

Children who have a sense of control or being in charge is associated with ___

• calling the shots

• external control

• domestic control

• internal sense of control

Children who do not feel they are in control of their own decisions and control comes from parents is associated with ___

• parenting

• external sense of control

• Internal control

• parental manipulation

At this stage, we begin interaction with children at school. We assert ourselves and develop a sense of initiative and feel secure in the ability to lead others

• Stage 4

• Stage 12

• Stage 9

• Stage 3

At this stage we need to win approval by demonstrating specific competencies valued by society.

• Stage 4

• Stage 1

• Sound stage

• Stage right

At this stage, we transition into adolescence and we begin to explore personal values, beliefs, goals, and identify. We also explore boundaries and independence

• Stage 6

• Adolescent

• Stage 5

• teenage