Ch. 24: Lifespan Development Flashcards
(34 cards)
Types of family patterns
autocratical, patriarchal, matriarchal
Piaget’s Stages of Cognitive Development
sensorimotor, preoperational thought, concrete operational thought, formal operational thought
Stages of growth and development
gain 1.5 lbs a month until 5 months
Birth weight doubles by
4 to 6 months
By 1 year of age, birth weight
triples
Infancy
1 to 12 months
By 2 months
the infant hold head up in prone position
By 4 months
the infant holds head up steadily
By 6 months
they have control of the head
By 7 months
they can sit without support
Crawling occurs at
7 months
Creeping occurs at
9 months
At 1 year they’re recognizing
words
3 months old
babbling
3 months old
babbling
What foods should be avoided within the first 4 to 6 months?
Citrus, eggs, and wheat
Breastfed babies have lower instances of
SIDS
Toddler
1 to 3 years of age
All teeth should be present by
2.5 years of age
Idiosyncratic eating patterns
they do not like strange or new foods
Typical sleeping patterns
12 hours a night
Preschooler
3 to 5 years of age
Growth for preschoolers are
slow and steady
Preschoolers gain
5lbs a year