Developmental Psychology 3 major issues: 1. Nature v Nurture (genes v environment) 2. Continuity v Stages (gradual‚ continuous process v sequence of separate stages) 3. Stability v Change ( do personality trais persist throughout life v or change as we age Early development Conception (sperm penetrates the egg) Girls are born with all the immature eggs Only 1 in 5‚000 will mature and be released Boys start producing sperm cells at puberty Prenatal development Zygotes (fertilized
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genotype and phenotype -Three germ layers [ectoderm/mesoderm/endoderm]-> Organ systems -Dyes can be used to track the origin and position of cells -Congenital anomalies can be caused by genetic and or environmental factors -Syndromes- developmental abnormalities that appear unlinked but occur together Major Processes: Mesenchymal and epithelial cells EMT: Mesenchymal -> Epithelial transition Condensation- Cell division- Cell death Mesenchymal Cells: Migration- Matrix secretion and
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are also referred to as rings. The two environmental rings or systems that influenced my development the most are the Microsystem and Macrosystem. According to Brendtro (2006)‚ “Predictable developmental milestones include normal life transitions such as starting school or getting a job‚ but many developmental challenges result from random‚ unplanned events” (pg. 4). Until the age of twelve‚ I was raised in a very shelter home. My parents were Jehovah’s Witnesses‚ as a child I was not allowed to associate
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Development Sex – sexual anatomy and sexual behaviour Gender – perception of maleness or femaleness related to membership in a given society Week 8 Growing brain The brain grows at a faster rate than any other part of the body. By age 5‚ child’s brain weighs 90% of average adult brain weight‚ whereas total body weight is merely 30%. One reason is due to increase in the number of interconnections among cells. These interconnects allow for more complex communication between neurons‚ permit
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Supervision is a process in which a worker is given responsibility to work with another to meet organisation‚ professional activities. The purpose of professional supervision gives the opportunity for employer and worker to come together to reflect on work practise and reflect and evaluate their work through discussion‚ report and observation. When I undertake any supervision my aim is to identify solutions to any problems‚ improve practise and increase understanding of any issues. I will cover
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Developmental Stages Paper In this paper I plan to discuss the developmental stages of adolescence. Adolescents are also referred to as "teenagers" or "young adults." Adolescence begins after the childhood stage and ends right before adulthood. The years of adolescence range from 12 years old to 21 years old. The years of adolescence can be quite a roller coaster ride. Young people in this stage encounter a great deal of changes in their life as they prepare for adulthood. I will discuss
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Developmental Psychology Notes Examines how people are continually developing- physically‚ cognitively‚ and socially – from infancy through old age. Nature and Nurture: how do genetic inheritance and experience influence our development? Should always be in the back of your head during this unit. Are you who you are because of the way you were born or because of the way you were raised? Continuity and stages: is development a gradual‚ continuous process like riding an escalator‚ or does it proceed
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FOUR PLANES OF DEVELOPMENT What is development? It is a creation of an adult by a young child. Development refers to change that is irreversible. It is necessary and represents progress. It is a movement towards maturity and ready to create another generation. In animals the period of development happens in a very short span of time. Humans have the longest childhood; they live in a complex environment to which they take a lot of time to adapt. The Childs life is a complex society
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Understanding Psychology Psychology is everywhere‚ surrounding our daily lives. It helps us‚ humans‚ to overcome difficult challenges and obstacles we come across. I do not know my future‚ but what I plan on looking forward too is working as an accountant. As I get up to becoming an accountant‚ using psychological theories will help me‚ but having a successful career does not necessarily mean a successful life. In my opinion‚ a successful life consists of the job you are happy to work for and the
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Introduction:Piaget believed that there were four main stages in which children pass during cognitive development. The sensorimotor stage lasts for the first two years of a child ’s life‚ and learning primarily occurs through their senses. The child will also develop object permanence. The pre-operational stage is where a child ’s thinking becomes more dominated by observation and perception. In this stage‚ a child develops the ability to decentre‚ and conservation will follow this development. The
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