Cognitive and physical development

Question 1

What is puberty?

Answer 1

Puberty is the time of sexual maturation (becoming physically able to reproduce).

Question 2

What do increased sex hormones lead to?

Answer 2

primary and secondary sex characteristics.

changes in mood and behaviour.

Question 3

During adolescent brain development how does the brain become more efficient?

Answer 3

The brain stops automatically adding new connections and becomes more efficient by “rewiring.”

“pruning” away the connections not being used

coating the well-used connections in myelin, in order to
speed up nerve conduction

Question 4

What is emerging adulthood

Answer 4

It is a new phase that happens between the ages of 18-25 and it is where there is delayed full adult independence.

Question 5

What physical abilities come with biological maturation in our mid 20’s?

Answer 5

muscular strength
cardiac output
reaction time
sensory sensitivity

Question 6

As we age what abilities decline?

Answer 6

visual acuity
hearing
reaction time and general motor abilities
neural processing speed

Question 7

What are the stages of motor development for a baby/infant/toddler

Answer 7

Sitting unsupported (6 months)

Crawling (8-9 months)

Beginning to walk (12 months)

Walking independently

Question 8

What does cognition mean?

Answer 8

Cognition refers to the mental activities that help us function