PSYCH 1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Twin, Heritability, Precocious Puberty
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Scientific study of the changes of the mind and related systems throughout life. Believe that human beings are changing throughout life, not just becoming smarter or more experienced. No two snowflakes are alike, but many possess similar qualities and grow in the same way. If we study the factors that shape on person"s development, we might be able to apply those to another person - how certain things shape you (and maybe other people), in general, to predict behavior/future. Tracking/predicting typical development from conception to death. Understanding triggers and causes to typical development. Examining non-traditional development to understand why it occurred and how it impacted individual. Glimpses at how this works: birth handle stress. Apgar scale - identifies physical and mental development as well as the ability to. Horrible visual abilities, great hearing, okay taste. Very poor motor and sensory system development. Reflexes can be tested to see if there are neurological/nervous system problems.
