Life Span Development Exam 1 Ch. 1-4
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How does the text define lifespan development? What are among its areas of study? - ANSWER The
scientific field covering all aspects of the human life span. Among its areas of study include child
development, adult development, and gerontology.
Identify four major contexts of development listed in the text. - ANSWER Cohort, Socio-economic status,
Culture, and Gender
How has the historical view of childhood evolved into our contemporary perspective? - ANSWER
Through universal education and the mandatory attendance at primary school, the world for children
became a more kinder and gentler place.
How has the historical view of old age evolved into our contemporary perspective? - ANSWER Through
the twentieth-century life expectancy revolution and improvements in health care, there has been a
dramatic increase of longevity. This has shifted the view of grandparents being "old" to middle age.
Briefly describe the behaviorist view of development. - ANSWER Behaviorists believed in nurture and
that through reinforcement and operant conditioning, human behavior would develop.
Briefly describe the evolutionary psychology view of development. - ANSWER Evolutionary psychologist
believe that nature plays a huge role in development and that inborn species specific behaviors play a
huge role in human development and life.
What is the "nature vs. nurture" debate, & how does the concept of person-environment fit address this
issue? - ANSWER The "nature vs. nurture" debate discusses the idea that nature/genetic tendencies
shape our nurture/life experiences. • This concept fits the "person-environment fit" because it describes
the extent to which the environment is tailored to fit our biological tendencies and talents. If there is a
chance or ability to create an environment, such as society, that can bring out the best in humans than
true to "nature vs. nurture" debate we are able to better humankind.
, What is the primary focus of Piaget's theory? Briefly list the stages. - ANSWER The focus of Piaget's
theory is based on the idea that from infancy to adolescence, children progress through four
qualitatively different stages of intellectual growth.
0-2: Sensorimotor
2-7: Preoperations
8-12: Concrete Operations
12+: Formal Operations
Identify & describe the three stages of prenatal development, including specific markers - ANSWER •
First Two Weeks: The Germinal Stage
• Week 3 to Week 8: The Embryonic Stage
• Week 9 to Birth: The Fetal Stage
What is the neural tube structure? - ANSWER A neural tube is a cylindrical structure that forms along the
back of the embryo and develops into the brain and spinal cord.
How is the age of viability typically defined? - ANSWER Age of viability is defined as the earliest point at
which a baby can survive outside the womb.
Describe the trimester events of the pregnancy (or gestation period), including important milestones. -
ANSWER Trimester is one of the 3 month long segments into which pregnancy is divided. Beginning first
with the First Trimester, where an expecting mother often feels tired and ill. Second Trimester, the
expecting mother feels much better and emotionally connected. Third Trimester, the expecting mother is
large/showing and waiting for birth,
What is the quickening & why is it significant? - ANSWER The quickening is defined as the first feeling of
the fetus moving inside the pregnant mother's body. This is significant because it creates a special bond
between the mother and baby and the attachment between them intensifies.
What are teratogens? List some examples. - ANSWER Teratogen is a substance that crosses the placenta
and harms the fetus. Some examples are AIDS, Herpes, Rubella, radiation, lead, mercury, and stress.
CORRECT 100%
How does the text define lifespan development? What are among its areas of study? - ANSWER The
scientific field covering all aspects of the human life span. Among its areas of study include child
development, adult development, and gerontology.
Identify four major contexts of development listed in the text. - ANSWER Cohort, Socio-economic status,
Culture, and Gender
How has the historical view of childhood evolved into our contemporary perspective? - ANSWER
Through universal education and the mandatory attendance at primary school, the world for children
became a more kinder and gentler place.
How has the historical view of old age evolved into our contemporary perspective? - ANSWER Through
the twentieth-century life expectancy revolution and improvements in health care, there has been a
dramatic increase of longevity. This has shifted the view of grandparents being "old" to middle age.
Briefly describe the behaviorist view of development. - ANSWER Behaviorists believed in nurture and
that through reinforcement and operant conditioning, human behavior would develop.
Briefly describe the evolutionary psychology view of development. - ANSWER Evolutionary psychologist
believe that nature plays a huge role in development and that inborn species specific behaviors play a
huge role in human development and life.
What is the "nature vs. nurture" debate, & how does the concept of person-environment fit address this
issue? - ANSWER The "nature vs. nurture" debate discusses the idea that nature/genetic tendencies
shape our nurture/life experiences. • This concept fits the "person-environment fit" because it describes
the extent to which the environment is tailored to fit our biological tendencies and talents. If there is a
chance or ability to create an environment, such as society, that can bring out the best in humans than
true to "nature vs. nurture" debate we are able to better humankind.
, What is the primary focus of Piaget's theory? Briefly list the stages. - ANSWER The focus of Piaget's
theory is based on the idea that from infancy to adolescence, children progress through four
qualitatively different stages of intellectual growth.
0-2: Sensorimotor
2-7: Preoperations
8-12: Concrete Operations
12+: Formal Operations
Identify & describe the three stages of prenatal development, including specific markers - ANSWER •
First Two Weeks: The Germinal Stage
• Week 3 to Week 8: The Embryonic Stage
• Week 9 to Birth: The Fetal Stage
What is the neural tube structure? - ANSWER A neural tube is a cylindrical structure that forms along the
back of the embryo and develops into the brain and spinal cord.
How is the age of viability typically defined? - ANSWER Age of viability is defined as the earliest point at
which a baby can survive outside the womb.
Describe the trimester events of the pregnancy (or gestation period), including important milestones. -
ANSWER Trimester is one of the 3 month long segments into which pregnancy is divided. Beginning first
with the First Trimester, where an expecting mother often feels tired and ill. Second Trimester, the
expecting mother feels much better and emotionally connected. Third Trimester, the expecting mother is
large/showing and waiting for birth,
What is the quickening & why is it significant? - ANSWER The quickening is defined as the first feeling of
the fetus moving inside the pregnant mother's body. This is significant because it creates a special bond
between the mother and baby and the attachment between them intensifies.
What are teratogens? List some examples. - ANSWER Teratogen is a substance that crosses the placenta
and harms the fetus. Some examples are AIDS, Herpes, Rubella, radiation, lead, mercury, and stress.
