PSYCH 250 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Allosome, Social Cognitive Theory, Quantitative Trait Locus
Document Summary
Study of human development: seeks to understand how/why ppl change/remain the same over time. Multidirectional: change occurs in every aspect/not just one direction. Critical period- particular type of developmental growth must happen sensitive period- time when certain type of development is most likely to happen. Multicontextual: human life takes place within a number of contexts- historical, cultural, and socioeconomic. Cohort: all ppl born around the same time who experience same historical events/cultural shifts socioeconomic context: ses > combo of income, education, occupation, & neighborhood; best predictor of health. Multicultural: takes place within many cultural settings worldwide and thus reflects a multitude of values, traditions, and tools for living. Culture: system of shared beliefs, norms, behaviors, and expectations that persists over time. Ethnic group: ppl w/ ancestors born in the same region > share language, culture, and religion race: grouped together by physical appearance. Multidisciplinary: involves psych, bio, ed, sociology, neurosci, med, econ, anthro.
