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AP Psychology Chapter 4: Development

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Philosophy
Behavior
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Human development
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Tabula rasa
John Locke
Attachment theory
Nature versus nurture
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Adolescence
Adulthood
Child development
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Piaget's theory of cognitive development
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DEVELOPMENT Developmental psych-studies physical, cognitive, and social change throughout the life span Issue #1: Nature v. Nurture- how to genetic inheritance and experience influence our behavior John Locke ? tabula rasa (blank slate)?nurture Jean-Jacques Rousseau ? children should be allowed to grow as their nature dictates, don?t interfere-nature John B. Watson? everything is learned Issue #2: Continuity v. discontinuity (stage theorists) Continuity ? development is very gradual and there are few, if any, dramatic shifts in development (like riding an escalator) Discontinuity ? specific stages in cognitive and moral development- do our early personality traits persist through life, or do we become different as we age

AP Psychology Myers 7th Edition Stress and Health Module

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Stress and Illness Stress and unhealthy behaviors can put us at serious risk. 10 leading causes of death in US: cigarette smoking, alcohol abuse, unprotected sex, ignoring doctors? orders, insufficient exercise, illicit drugs, and poor nutrition. Modify these behavioral sources of illness and we might lessen suffering, increase life expectancy, and enhance quality of life. Health psychology provides psychology?s contribution on behavioral medicine. Module 39: Stress and Illness Karl: sees snake while away from campsite; flight or fight? Karl runs to campsite, with his adrenaline flowing, and heart pounding. Karen: late to work because of construction, notices her tense muscles, clenched teeth, and churning stomach.

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