Human Growth and Development

Securely Attached - An attachment style where a child feels safe and confident in the caregiver's presence. Self-Actualization - A concept in humanistic psychology, particularly in Maslow's hierarchy, referring to the realization of an individual’s fullest potential. Self-Awareness - The ability to recognize and understand one’s own emotions. Self-Centered Bias - The tendency to take more credit for a group effort than deserved. Self-Concept - A set of opinions, abilities, and thoughts that define an individual’s identity. Self-Efficacy - An individual's belief in their capacity to succeed in tasks or overcome challenges. Semantic Development - The process by which children learn and understand word meanings, progressing through stages from basic communication to complex vocabulary. Sensory Memory - A fleeting, initial stage of memory that holds information from the senses just long enough for the brain to determine its relevance. Separation Anxiety - Anxiety experienced when a child is separated from a caregiver. Short-Term Memory - Also known as working memory, it temporarily holds information for immediate use, typically with a capacity of about 7 items. Social Anxiety Disorder - A fear of social situations where one may be scrutinized by others. Social Awareness - The ability to perceive and understand the emotions of those around.

Social Cognition - The ability to understand others’ thoughts, feelings, and intentions, influencing how we interact in social contexts. Social Learning Theory - A theory by Bandura stating that behaviors are learned through observing and imitating others. Social Referencing - The process where a child uses a caregiver’s cues to determine how to respond to new situations. Socialization Framework - The family, peer groups, cultural norms, and institutions that shape individual behavior and values. Specific Phobias - Intense fears of particular objects or situations, such as arachnophobia. Stage-Based Theories - Theories in psychology proposing that human development occurs in distinct stages, each with specific characteristics and challenges (e.g., Piaget’s stages of cognitive development). Stereotypes - Generalized and often inaccurate beliefs about groups of people, affecting social perceptions. Support Systems - Networks that provide emotional, instrumental, or informational aid during life transitions or challenges. Sympathetic Nervous System - A division of the ANS that prepares the body for "fight or flight" responses during stressful situations by increasing heart rate and releasing energy. Synaptic Gap - The small space between neurons across which neurotransmitters travel to transmit signals. Syntax - The rules for arranging words and phrases in sentences to create meaningful expressions in language.

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