PSYC 2510 Lecture Notes - Cultural Bias, Leptin, Irreversible Process
3 Dec 2012
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Development-- biological, behavioral, and emotional changes experienced as a person ages. Developmental milestones are good indicators of normative development. Nature and nurture both contribute to the rate of motor development. Strong emotional bond between infants and their caregivers. There is not a single ideal personality profile. Stage 1: sensorimotor period-- symbolism & object permanence (birth - age 2) Stage 2: preoperational period-- centration, irreversibility, egocentrism (age 2 -7) Focus on only one aspect of the problem. Can"t adopt a point of view other than their own, can"t imagine other people"s perspectives. Adolescence can be a very turbulent period (but not always the case) Not undergone a crisis but made a commitment anyway. Undergone a crisis but failed to commit to a value. Midlife crisis is largely a myth based on poor research. The family life cycle includes transitions and stressful times.
