Lifespan Psychology Final Exam Queries and Answers
Chapter 1 - The Science of Human Development ... What does the science of human development seek to understand?(p. 4) Seeks to understand how and why people -all kinds of people, everywhere, of every age-change over time Do most developmental psychologists believe that development results from nature, nurture, or an interaction of the two?(p. 5) Nature refers to the influence of the genes that people inherit. Nurture refers to environmental influences, beginning with the health and diet of embryo's mother and continuing lifelong. Most developmentalists believe that development results from the interaction of the two. What is epigenetics? (p. 5) A new discipline within genetics, epigenetics, explores the many ways environmental forces alter genetic expression What is the difference between a critical period and a sensitive period in development? What are some examples? (p. 8) Critical period is a time when a particular type of developmental growth (in body or behavior) must happen if it is ever going to happen. Ex. Human embryo growing arms, legs, fingers, and toes at 28-54 days is critical period because humans cannot grow replacement limbs. Versus
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