7 Life Span Development Flashcards
adolescent range
12 to 18 years of age
atherosclerosis
cholesterol and calcium buildup inside the walls of blood vessels leading to formation of plaque, which results in partial or complete blockage
barotrauma
injury caused by pressure to enclosed body surfaces e.g. too much pressure in the lungs
conventional reasoning
type of reasoning in which a child looks for approval from peers and society
fontanelles
areas of neonate’s and infant’s skull that has not fused yet, usually disappears at about 18 months of age
infant range
1 month to 1 year
life expectancy
average number of years a person can be expected to live
Moro reflex
when caught off guard, the infant opens their arms wide, spreads fingers, and seems to grab at things
neonate range
newborn to 1 month
palmar grasp
infant reflex occuring when something is placed in the infant’s palm
postconventional reasoning
child bases decisions on their conscience
preconventional reasoning
child acts almost purely to avoid punishment to get what they want
preschooler range
3 to 6 years of age
rooting reflex
occurs when something touches an infant’s cheek, and the infant instinctively turns their head toward the touch
sucking reflex
infant starts sucking their lips when stroked
