The branch of psychology that studies the patterns of growth and change that occur throughout life.

1) Developmental psychology - pg. 292

A developing individual, from eight weeks after conception until birth.

2) Fetus - pg. 297

Unlearned, involuntary responses that occur automatically in the presence of certain stimuli.

3) Reflexes - pg. 304

The positive emotional bond that develops between a child and a particular individual.

4) Attachment - pg. 307

Two parents who are rigid and punitive and value unquestioned obedience from their children.

5) Authoritarian parents - pg. 310

Parents who gives their children relaxed or inconsistent direction. Although they are warm, they require little of them.

6) Permissive parents - pg. 310

Parents who show little interest in their children and are emotionally detached.

7) Uninvolved parents - pg. 310

The awareness that objects-and people-continue to exist even if they are out of sight.

8) Object permanence - pg. 315

The developmental stage between childhood and adulthood.

The distinguishing character of the individual: who each of us is, what our roles are, and what we are capable of.

10) Identity - pg. 324

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