Introduction to Human Development

Question 1

What is medicine?

Answer 1

Not just the study of diseases, but also of man

Question 2

What are the 5 models of defining man?

Answer 2

1. Biological
2. Sociocultural
3. Psychodynamic
4. Spiritual
5. Biopsychosocial

Question 3

Define biological model

Answer 3

Focus on the structure and functions

Question 4

Define sociocultural model

Answer 4

Focus on societal and cultural influences

Question 5

What is the growing circle of relationships?

Answer 5

Dyads > triads > family > neighbors > community

Question 6

Implications of the variability of norms across culture

Answer 6

Cannot use a one-size-fits all definition or lens

Question 7

Influence of personality and relationships

Answer 7

Personality reacts to relationships and vice versa

Question 8

Define psychodynamic model

Answer 8

focus on behaviors and mental processes

Question 9

What influences the wiring of our brain?

Answer 9

1. Prenatal
2. Experiences
3. Neural processes

Question 10

What is the influence of our mental processes?

Answer 10

Influences and directs our behaviors consciously and unconsciously

Question 11

Basic principles of the psychodynamic model

Answer 11

1. Value of subjectivity
2. Influence of the unconscious
3. Importance of childhood experiences
4. Memories > emotions > perceptions > behavior
5. Transference

Question 12

What is transference?

Answer 12

Coloring of our present experiences by our past

Question 13

Define spiritual model

Answer 13

Influence of the belief of something greater

Question 14

Define biopsychosocial model

Answer 14

Influence of all the aspects of man on health

Question 15

What is the difference between disease and disorder?

Answer 15

Disease: bodily
Disorder: mental

Question 16

What is the optimal environment for development?

Answer 16

1. Stable
2. Predictable
3. Provision of basic needs

Question 17

What are the basic needs?

Answer 17

1. Material
2. Protection
3. 3A’s (Affection, acceptance, approval)
4. 2D’s (Disapproval and demands)
5. New experiences

Question 18

What is the family?

Answer 18

1. First environment of a person
2. Most capable environment
3. Marked by relationships, especially adult-child

Question 19

What are the role of adults?

Answer 19

1. Provide and secure

2. Guide and nurture

Question 20

8 Psychosocial Stages of Erikson

Answer 20

1. Oral (0-1.5)
2. Anal (1.5-3)
3. Phallic (3-6)
4. Latency (6-12)
5. Adolescence (12-21)
6. Early Adult (21-40)
7. Middle-Age (40-65)
8. Senescence (>65)

Question 21

8 Basic Conflicts

Answer 21

1. Trust vs Mistrust
2. Autonomy vs Shame
3. Initiative vs Guilt
4. Industry vs Inferiority
5. Identity Formation vs Role Diffusion
6. Intimacy vs Isolation
7. Generativity vs Stagnation
8. Integrity vs Despair