the complexity of psychological development

environmental factors

• the different external influences within a person's environment that can affect their development

• the internal biological processes that influence a person's growth

• the genetic traits inherited from parents that shape personality

• the social interactions that occur within a family unit

emotional development

• change in how a person experiences, interprets and expresses a range of emotions, and their ability to cope with them appropriately

• the process of learning new skills and knowledge over time

• the ability to form and maintain relationships with others

• the development of physical abilities and coordination

hereditary factors

• biological influences on development that result from the genetic information passed from biological parents to their offspring

• environmental influences that shape behavior and personality

• social factors that affect family dynamics

• cultural traditions passed down through generations

accommodation

• a cognitive process that involves changing or adjusting existing ideas to deal with new situations

• a method of storing information in long-term memory

• a technique for improving problem-solving skills

• a strategy for enhancing creativity

social development

• involves changes in a person's ability to interact with other people and function as a member of society

• is primarily focused on economic growth and financial stability

• refers to the physical changes that occur during adolescence

• is the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through education

assimilation

• a cognitive process that involves taking a new concept and fitting it into or making it part of pre-existing mental idea or structure.

• a method of memorizing information through repetition and practice.

• a technique for analyzing and breaking down complex ideas into simpler components.

• a strategy for learning that emphasizes the importance of social interaction and collaboration.

sensitive period

• a time when development is unaffected by experience

• a period during development in which the effects of experience on development are particularly strong

• a phase where learning is impossible

• a stage of life with no significant changes

critical periods

• a specific period in development during which the individual is most vulnerable to the absence of certain environmental stimuli or experiences

• a time when an individual is least affected by environmental changes

• a phase in life where learning is most effective regardless of stimuli

• a stage of development that is irrelevant to environmental factors

biopsychosocial approach

• an approach to describing and explaining development and wellbeing through the interaction of biological factors, psychological factors and social factors

• a method focusing solely on biological factors in health

• a psychological theory that ignores social influences

• a social model that excludes biological and psychological aspects

cognitive development

• changes in an individual's mental abilities

• a process of physical growth

• the ability to memorize facts

• the development of social skills