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Chapter 8
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Psychology
Undergraduate 1
03/29/2009

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Attachment
Definition
the emotional bond between an infant and the primary caregiver
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autonomy versus shame and doubt
Definition
second stage of personality development in which the toddler strives for physical independence.
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cognitive development
Definition
the development of thinking, problem solving and memory.
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critical periods
Definition
times during which certain environmental influences can have an impact on the development of the infant.
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DNA
Definition
special molecule that contains the genetic material of the organism.
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Egocentrism
Definition
the inability to see the world through anyone else's eyes
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Gender identity
Definition
the individual's sense of being male or female
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generativity
Definition
providing guidance to one's children or the next generation, or contributing to the well-being of the next generation through career or volunteer work.
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genetics
Definition
the science of inherited traits.
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identity versus role confusion
Definition
fifth stage of personality development in which the adolescent must find a consistent sense of self
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industry versus inferiority
Definition
fourth stage of personality development in which the adolescent strives fora sense of competence and self-esteem
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initiative versus guilt
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third stage of personality in which the preschool-aged child strives for emotional and psychological independence and attempts to satisfy curiosity about the world.
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integrity
Definition
sense of wholeness that comes from having lives a full life and the ability to let go of regrets; the final completion of the ego
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nature
Definition
the influence of our inherited characteristics on our personality, physical growth, intellectual growth, and social interactions.
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nurture
Definition
the influence of the environment on personality, physical growth, intellectual growth, and social interactions.
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personal fable
Definition
type of thought common to adolescents in which young people believe themselves to be unique and protected from harm.
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scaffolding
Definition
process in which a more skilled learner gives help to a less skilled learner, reducing the amount of help as the less skilled learning becomes more capable
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scheme
Definition
a mental concept formed through experiences with objects and events.
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teratogen
Definition
any factor that can cause a birth defect
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imaginary audience
Definition
type of thought common to adolescents in which young people believe that other people are just as concerned about the adolescent's thoughts and characteristics as they themselves are
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