PSYC 2034- Midterm Exam Guide - Comprehensive Notes for the exam ( 70 pages long!)
16 Feb 2018
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Development: pattern of change that begins at conception and continues through lifespan. More elderly= allowed more ways for them to keep surviving. More money to tailor cancer drugs to individuals= very feasible. Unable to distinguish illness from aging terrible record of obesity=diabetes issue: quantity of life not quality. Descartes: mind and body separate, studying humans is okay. Bought and sold for variety of purposes: ex: slaves. Around 7 considered to be experienced adults. Goals not changed too much from 100 years ago. Original sin view: children born into world corrupted with inclination toward evil. Tabla rasa view: john locke said born with blank slate. Innate goodness view: children born inherently good, rousseau. Life expectancy: average number of years a person is expected to live when born in particular year. 1 out of every 5 people will be 65 or older: affect government. Developmental change occurs during adulthood and childhood.
