PSY 4033
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biological processes
physical changes in an individual's body
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cognitive processes
changes in an individual's thinking and intelligence
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culture
the behavior, patterns, and beliefs and all other products of a particular group of people that are passed on from generation to generation
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nature-nurture
debate about whether development is primarily influenced by an organism's biological inheritance (nature) or by its environmental experiences (nurture)
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resilience
adapting positively and achieving successful outcomes in the face of significant risks and adverse circumstances
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socioeconomic status (SES)
a grouping of people with similar occupational, educational and economic characteristics
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stereotype
generalization that reflects our impressions and feelings about a broad group of people