Physical Development Across the Lifespan - AP Psychology
- What is the primary hormone involved in female puberty?
- Estrogen. Primary female hormone driving pubescent physical changes.
- What is the average age range for children to start walking independently?
- 12 to 15 months. Typical timeframe when toddlers achieve independent walking milestone.
- What is the term for the rapid physical growth experienced during adolescence?
- Growth spurt. Accelerated physical growth period during adolescent development.
- Which Erikson stage focuses on the development of intimate relationships in early adulthood?
- Intimacy vs. Isolation. Sixth psychosocial stage emphasizing close relationships and love.
- What is the term for the developmental period characterized by identity exploration?
- Adolescence. Developmental period from puberty to emerging adulthood.
- Which Erikson stage involves the challenge of generativity in middle adulthood?
- Generativity vs. Stagnation. Seventh psychosocial stage focusing on contributing to society.
- Identify the stage of Piaget's cognitive development occurring from age 11 onward.
- Formal operational stage. Fourth cognitive stage enabling abstract and hypothetical thinking.
- What is the average age range for the onset of the ability to crawl?
- 7 to 10 months. Typical timeframe for developing coordinated crawling movement.
- Identify the term for the age-related decline in physical capabilities.
- Aging. Natural process of physical deterioration over time.
- Which primary developmental task is associated with adolescence according to Erikson?
- Identity vs. Role Confusion. Fifth psychosocial stage focusing on self-concept development.
- Which physical milestone is typically achieved by 9 months of age?
- Crawling. Major gross motor milestone involving coordinated limb movement.
- What is the primary developmental task during infancy according to Erikson?
- Trust vs. Mistrust. First psychosocial stage where infants learn whether caregivers are reliable.
- What is the term for the age-related loss of muscle mass and strength?
- Sarcopenia. Age-related muscle deterioration affecting strength and mobility.
- What is the average age range for a child's first spoken words?
- 12 to 18 months. Typical age range for initial vocabulary development.
- Identify the term for the final stage of Erikson's psychosocial development.
- Integrity vs. Despair. Erikson's eighth stage involving reflection on life's meaning.
- Which physical milestone is typically achieved by 4 months of age?
- Rolling over. Early gross motor skill involving trunk rotation.
- What is the term for the first menstrual period in females?
- Menarche. Term for the first occurrence of menstruation.
- What is the average age range for the onset of menopause?
- 45 to 55 years. Typical age range for cessation of menstrual cycles.
- Identify the stage of Piaget's cognitive development occurring from birth to 2 years.
- Sensorimotor stage. First cognitive stage involving learning through sensory experiences.
- Identify the stage of Erikson's psychosocial development during early childhood.
- Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt. Second psychosocial stage emphasizing independence and self-control.
- What is the term for the decline of cognitive function that can occur in aging?
- Dementia. Progressive cognitive decline affecting memory and reasoning.
- Identify the stage of Piaget's cognitive development occurring from 7 to 11 years.
- Concrete operational stage. Third cognitive stage enabling logical thinking about concrete objects.
- Which type of motor skills involve small muscle movements, such as using utensils?
- Fine motor skills. Small muscle control for precise movements like writing.
- Which physical change is commonly associated with aging and affects bone density?
- Osteoporosis. Age-related bone density loss increasing fracture risk.
- What is the term for the permanent cessation of menstruation?
- Menopause. Permanent end of reproductive cycles in females.
- Which part of the brain is responsible for decision making and continues developing into the mid-20s?
- Prefrontal cortex. Brain region controlling executive functions, last to mature.
- What is the term for the age-related physical decline starting in early adulthood?
- Senescence. Gradual biological aging process beginning around age 30.
- Which stage of Piaget's cognitive development occurs from age 2 to 7?
- Preoperational stage. Second cognitive stage characterized by symbolic thinking and egocentrism.
- What is the average age range for females to begin menstruation?
- 12 to 13 years. Average onset age for menarche in developed countries.
- Identify the type of motor skills that involve large muscle activities.
- Gross motor skills. Large muscle groups control walking, jumping, and running movements.
- Identify the primary hormone involved in male puberty.
- Testosterone. Androgen hormone that drives secondary sexual characteristics in males.
- Which developmental milestone is typically achieved by 2 years of age?
- Two-word sentences. Language milestone showing grammatical development and communication skills.
- What is the primary developmental task in late adulthood according to Erikson?
- Integrity vs. Despair. Final psychosocial stage focusing on life satisfaction versus regret.
- What is the average age for the onset of the ability to sit without support?
- 6 months. Gross motor milestone requiring core strength and balance.
- At what age do most infants begin to show a preference for one hand over the other?
- Around 2 years. Age when handedness typically becomes established and observable.
- Identify the stage of Erikson's psychosocial development during adolescence.
- Identity vs. Role Confusion. Adolescent psychosocial crisis involving personal identity formation.
- Which physical change in late adulthood affects the elasticity of the skin?
- Loss of collagen. Protein breakdown causing wrinkles and reduced skin elasticity.
- Identify the stage of adulthood often associated with the 'midlife crisis.'
- Middle adulthood. Life stage typically occurring between ages 40-65 years.