Define child development.
a field of study devoted to understanding constancy and change from conception through adolescence
What are the domains of development?
Physical, cognitive, Social Emotional, Language
What is a theory?
an orderly, integrated set of statements that describes, explains, and predicts behavior
What does nature mean in relation to child development?
How genetics plays a role.
What does nurture mean in relation to child development?
How experiences or environments play a role.
What is resilience?
The ability to adapt effectively in the face of threats to development
what are chromosomes?
Structures that store and transmit genetic information
What are the sex chromosomes?
The twenty-third pair of chromosomes Called XX in females, XY in males X chromosome is relatively long; Y is short and carries little genetic material
Name the 2 types of twins discussed.
Fraternal (dizygotic) twins and Identical (monozygotic) twins
What is the difference between affluence and poverty?
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