Human Growth and Development

Cross-Modal Perception - The ability to imagine a sense through another, developing as a child matures, such as imagining the feel of an object based on visual cues. Crowd - A larger group that individuals may associate with based on mutual interests without strict membership requirements. Cyclothymic Disorder - A mood disorder with numerous periods of hypomanic and depressive symptoms that do not meet the full criteria for manic or depressive episodes. Death with Dignity Act - A U.S. law allowing individuals in certain states to end their life in cases of terminal illness. Deductive Reasoning - A form of logical reasoning that moves from general principles to specific conclusions, as in mathematics and formal logic. Denial - A stage of grief where individuals may refuse to accept the reality of a loss as a defense mechanism. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR) - A manual used by mental health professionals to diagnose mental health conditions, including criteria and descriptions for each disorder. Dishabituation - The resurgence of a response to a novel stimulus after becoming accustomed to a previous one, highlighting an organism’s ability to distinguish between familiar and new stimuli. Distributed Practice - A learning strategy involving spreading study sessions over time for better retention. Divided Attention - The ability to focus on multiple tasks simultaneously, a skill that develops later in childhood.

Ecological Systems Theory - A theory by Urie Bronfenbrenner explaining how different layers of environment (from immediate family to broader cultural influences) affect an individual's development. Elaboration - A memory strategy where individuals expand on information by adding details or forming connections to make it easier to remember. Emotional Expression - Conveying emotions to others through facial expressions, vocalizations, body language, and behavior. Emotional Intelligence (EQ) - The ability to recognize, understand, manage, and utilize emotions. Emotional Regulation - The ability to manage and control emotional responses, developing gradually through childhood and adolescence. Endorphins - Neurotransmitters that inhibit pain and are linked to pleasure, mood regulation, and the body's stress response. Environmental Influences - Factors such as family, culture, and socioeconomic status that affect an individual's development across the lifespan. Euthanasia - The act of painlessly ending a person’s life to alleviate suffering, often in cases of incurable illness. Evolutionary Psychology - The study of how evolutionary principles such as natural selection influence behaviors, emotions, and thought processes. Executive Functioning - Cognitive skills related to planning, organization, and self-regulation. Externalizing Disorders - Mental health disorders characterized by outward expressions

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