Developmental Psychology Concepts

Two-Word Stage

• A stage in language development where children begin to combine two words to form simple sentences.

• A phase where children only use single words to communicate.

• A period when children start to understand complex grammar rules.

• A time when children begin to read and write sentences.

Maternal Illnesses

• Health conditions in a mother that can affect the development of the fetus.

• Conditions that only affect the mother and have no impact on the fetus.

• Illnesses that are common in fathers during pregnancy.

• Health issues that arise only after the birth of the child.

Menarche

• The first occurrence of menstruation in females.

• A term used to describe menopause.

• The average age of puberty in boys.

• A type of hormonal therapy for women.

Cognitive Development

• The process of growth and change in intellectual capabilities that influence a person's behavior.

• A method of teaching that focuses on memorization and rote learning.

• The ability to perform physical tasks and develop motor skills.

• A psychological theory that emphasizes emotional intelligence over cognitive skills.

Imaginary Audience

• The belief that others are as focused on an individual as they are on themselves.

• A theory that suggests people are unaware of their surroundings.

• The idea that everyone is watching and judging one's actions.

• A concept that describes a person's self-centered behavior.

Aphasia

• A language disorder that affects a person's ability to communicate.

• A type of speech therapy used to improve communication skills.

• A neurological condition that causes memory loss.

• A psychological disorder that affects mood and behavior.

Spermarche

• The first occurrence of ejaculation in males.

• The onset of menstruation in females.

• The stage of development when a male reaches full height.

• The period of sexual inactivity in males.

Habituation

• A decrease in response to a stimulus after repeated presentations.

• An increase in response to a stimulus after repeated presentations.

• A temporary change in behavior due to a new stimulus.

• A permanent change in behavior due to learning.

Telegraphic Speech

• A form of speech in which only essential words are used, resembling telegrams.

• A type of speech that includes complex sentences and detailed descriptions.

• A method of communication using only gestures and body language.

• A style of speech that focuses on rhymes and poetic forms.

Cooing

• The early stage of language development where infants produce vowel-like sounds.

• A stage where infants begin to form words and sentences.

• A phase where infants communicate through gestures and body language.

• The period when infants start to babble consonant sounds.