DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid): Molecular structure, shaped like a double helix that contains coded genetic information
Dominant: The gene’s feature will appear each time the gene is present Recessive: The gene’s feature will appear only if it is paired with another recessive gene
Stage Theorist: all children passed through a set series of stages during their intellectual development; like Freud Assimilation Application of existing mental patterns to new situations Accommodation Existing mental patterns are changed to accommodate new information or experiences
Zone of Proximal Development Range of tasks a child cannot master alone even though they are close to having the necessary mental skills; they need guidance from a more capable partner in order to complete the task Scaffolding Adjusting instruction so it is responsive to a beginner’s behavior and so it supports the beginners efforts to understand a problem or gain a mental skill
Optimism, hope, and an interest in the future Gratitude and forgiveness; an ability to focus on what is good in life Empathy; an ability to share the feelings of others and see the world through their eyes Connection with others; an ability to reach out, to give and receive social support
