PSYC 2076 Study Guide - Final Guide: Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Noble Savage, Generation Z
Document Summary
Orientation: scientific study of patterns of growth, change, and stability from conception through adolescence, topical areas in child development, physical development- body"s physical makeup, including brain, nervous system, muscles, and senses. Need to eat, sleep, and drink: cognitive development- how growth and change in intellectual capabilities influence a person"s behavior. Learning, memory, problem solving, and intelligence: personality and social development. Which personality characteristics seem stable over the lifespan, and. Personality development- how enduring characteristics that make individuals unique change across the lifespan which change social relationships grow, change, and remain stable over the lifespan. Social development- how an individual"s interactions with others and their. Influence of culture, race, and ethnicity on development. Western cultures- individualism, self-esteem, independence: eastern cultures- collectivism, contribution to the family unit society in general, ex, child 1: agricultural community, few resources. Parents focus more on basic protection and survival needs. In later years, practical skills and hands on experiences.
