[PSYC 304] - Final Exam Guide - Everything you need to know! (39 pages long)
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Life span development = the scientific study of the way people change and how they stay the same from conception to death: people are constantly changing from conception to death. Three main ways we change: physical change grown in weight, height, form = observable, cognitive changes in mental abilities, learning, reasoning, etc, psycho-social relationship to self, others and world = subtle. Stay the same: while you could make a case that we are different every moment of life. Physical appearance changes slowly so your face is recognizable several years later. Personality doesn"t change quickly (it can be changed easier in the negative direction more positive direction takes longer) Conception to death: development occurs the moment conception begins even if life is not viable" meaning could live on own, life ends with death, but that doesn"t mean your legacy is over.
