PSYC 2110 Study Guide - Final Guide: Social Cognitive Theory, Genital Stage, Phallic Stage
14 Sep 2016
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Biological processes: produce changes in an individual"s body. Genes inherited from parents, the development of the brain, height and weight gains, development of motor skills, and the hormonal changes of puberty all reflect the role of biological processes in development. Cognitive processes: changes in an individual"s thinking, intelligence and language. Socioemotional processes: changes in an individual"s relationships with other people, changes in emotions, and changes in personality. Prenatal period: the time from conception to birth; roughly a nine month period. A single cell grows into an organism, complete with a brain and behavioural capabilities. Infancy: the developmental period that extends from birth to about 18-24 months. Many psychological activities are just beginning the abilities to speak, to coordinate sensations and physical actions, to think with symbols, and to imitate and learn from others. Early childhood: the developmental period that extends from the end of infancy to about 5-6 years of age, sometimes called preschool years.
