Development Transitions Flashcards
Development
The series of orderly, predictable changes that occur from conception until death. Development can be physical, social, emotional or intellectual
Milestone
A significant skill or event occurring in a persons life (e.g. learning to walk, getting a job, having a child)
Emotional Development
Relates to experiencing the full range of emotions, and increasing complexity relating to the expression of emotions, the development of self-concept and resilience
Fertilisation
When a sperm penetrates an ovum and the genetic materials fuse together to make a single cell called a zygote
Fine Motor skills
The manipulation and co-ordination of small muscle groups such as those in the hands
Gross Motor skills
The manipulation and co-ordination of large muscle groups such as those in the arms and legs
Intellectual development
The increase in complexity of processes in the brain such as thought, knowledge and memory
Menarche
The first occurrence of menstruation in females
Menstruation
The discharge of blood and other tissue from the uterus that marks the beginning of the menstrual cycle
Physical development
Changes to the body and its systems. These can be changes in size (growth), complexity (e.g. the increase in complexity of the nervous system) and motor skills (e.g. learning to walk)
Puberty
Biological changes that occur during youth and prepare the individual for sexual reproduction
Social development
The increasing complexity of behaviour patterns used in relationships with other people
Youth
People aged 12 - 18 years; (however, it should be acknowledged that classifications for the stage of youth can differ across genetics)
Spermache
Relating to the first ejaculation in males
Zygote
A full cell resulting from the fusion of a sperm and an ovum
Perceptions
beliefs or opinions based on how things seem (relates to the different ways people see things)
Abuse
Physical, psychological or sexual ill treatment of a person
Belonging
The feeling whereby a person feels they have a place and a role in society
Communication
The passing or sharing of information between people
Connectedness
The quality, number and frequency of interactions in a social setting
Empathy
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another
Equality
The state of being equal, whereby all people involved in a relationship are valued and able to contribute to and take from the relationship. They have the same expectations
Intimate relationship
An interpersonal relationship that involves physical and/or emotional closeness
Permissive parenting
A style of parenting that is low in discipline and whereby parents see themselves more as friends than parents
