Psychology: Childbirth and Key Contribution
Alfredo Salazar
1/28/2013
What have you learned?
Chapter 1 1. What makes the study of human development a science?
It seeks to understand how and why people, all kinds of people, everywhere, of every age, change overtime. 3. Why have recommendations regarding the sleeping circumstances of infants changed?
Every year until the mid-1990, thousands of 2 to 4 month olds died of SIDS. Susan Beal hypothesized that sleeping position might matter, as a result, SIDS rate dramatically decreased. 5. What are examples of a critical period and a sensitive period?
Critical period- Genes program the human fetus to develop arms, legs, hands and feet, fingers and toes, over a period of time.
Sensitive period- One example is language. It is best learned early in life. 7. Why do developmentalists insist that differences among people not be assumed to be deficits?
By studying all kinds of people, of every age, and background, they have come to appreciate the diversity of mankind, instead of assuming that someone unusual is to be pitied on or changed. 9. Does the multidirectional concept support continuity or discontinuity? Why?
The multidirectional concept supports both continuity and discontinuity. Sometimes discontinuity is evident where a rapid shift occurs. Ex: Puberty. Other times, continuity is found. Some things do not change. 11. What are the differences among Bronfenbrenner’s five systems of development?
Multidirectional- Both continuity and discontinuity are evident.
Multicontextual - Historical context- events or innovations- shape people of each cohort, and socioeconomic status affects development.
Multicultural- Recognizes that culture promotes customs, values, and perceptions that guide human life.
Multidisciplinary- Uses methods and questions from each field.
Plastic- Individuals can be molded as time goes on by their circumstances, efforts, and unexpected events. 13. What impact does SES have? Explain for one particular stage: include three
1/28/2013
What have you learned?
Chapter 1 1. What makes the study of human development a science?
It seeks to understand how and why people, all kinds of people, everywhere, of every age, change overtime. 3. Why have recommendations regarding the sleeping circumstances of infants changed?
Every year until the mid-1990, thousands of 2 to 4 month olds died of SIDS. Susan Beal hypothesized that sleeping position might matter, as a result, SIDS rate dramatically decreased. 5. What are examples of a critical period and a sensitive period?
Critical period- Genes program the human fetus to develop arms, legs, hands and feet, fingers and toes, over a period of time.
Sensitive period- One example is language. It is best learned early in life. 7. Why do developmentalists insist that differences among people not be assumed to be deficits?
By studying all kinds of people, of every age, and background, they have come to appreciate the diversity of mankind, instead of assuming that someone unusual is to be pitied on or changed. 9. Does the multidirectional concept support continuity or discontinuity? Why?
The multidirectional concept supports both continuity and discontinuity. Sometimes discontinuity is evident where a rapid shift occurs. Ex: Puberty. Other times, continuity is found. Some things do not change. 11. What are the differences among Bronfenbrenner’s five systems of development?
Multidirectional- Both continuity and discontinuity are evident.
Multicontextual - Historical context- events or innovations- shape people of each cohort, and socioeconomic status affects development.
Multicultural- Recognizes that culture promotes customs, values, and perceptions that guide human life.
Multidisciplinary- Uses methods and questions from each field.
Plastic- Individuals can be molded as time goes on by their circumstances, efforts, and unexpected events. 13. What impact does SES have? Explain for one particular stage: include three