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1
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◦ increase in physical size
◦ represents quantitative
changes

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GROWTH

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◦a gradual change &
expansion
◦advancement from
lower to a more
advanced stage of
complexity
◦the emerging &
expanding of the
individual’s capacities
through growth,
maturation & learning

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DEVELOPMENT

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numerous changes that take place
during the lifetime of an individual

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GROWTH + DEVELOPMENT

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  • aging
  • an increase in
    competence &
    adaptability
  • change in the complexity
    of a structure that makes
    it possible for that
    structure to begin
    functioning
  • to function at a higher
    level
  • describes a qualitative
    change
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MATURATION

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◦ processes by which early
cells & structures are
systematically modified &
altered to achieve specific
characteristics, physical
& chemical properties
◦ development from simple
to more complex activities
& functions

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DIFFERENTIATION

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✔ gender
✔ health
✔ intelligence

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Genetics

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✔ Activity level
✔ Distractability
✔ Rhythmicity
✔ Attention span and
persisitence
✔ Appproach
✔ Threshold of response
✔ Adaptability
✔ Mood quality
✔ Intensity of reaction

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Temperament

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FACTORS INFLUENCING GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT

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GENETICS
ENVIRONMENT
TEMPERAMENT

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4 FOUNDATIONS OF GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

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AGE PERIODS
METHODS OF STUDYING
PATTERNS OF GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES

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5 AGE PERIODS

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PRENATAL
INFANCY
EARLY CHILDHOOD
MIDDLE CHILDHOOD
LATE CHILDHOOD

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UNDER PRENATAL, IT IS THE CONCEPTION TO APPROX. 2 WEEKS

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GERMINAL

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UNDER PRENATAL, IT IS THE STAGE 2 TO 8 WEEKS

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EMBRYONIC

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UNDER PRENATAL, IT IS THE 8 TO 40 WEEKS (BIRTH) STAGE

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FETAL

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GERMINAL, EMBRYONIC AND FETAL IS UNDER WHAT AGE PERIOD?

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PRENATAL

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birth to 27 or 28 days old

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NEONATAL

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1 to approximately 12 months

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INFANCY

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IT IS THE MOST CRITICAL PERIOD WHEREIN RAPID MOTOR, COGNITIVE AND SOCIAL DEVELOPS

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FIRST MONTH

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BIRTH TO 12 MONTHS

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1- 3 YEARS OLD

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3 TO 6 YEARS OLD PHASE OF INTENSE ACTIVITY AND DISCOVERY

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SCHOOL AGE
6 TO 11/12 YEARS OLD

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MIDDLE CHILDHOOD

22
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10-13 YEARS OLD

23
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13 TO APPROX 18 YEARS OLD

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tumultuous period of rapid maturation
11 TO 19 YEARS OLD

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LATE CHILDHOOD

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4 PATTERNS OF GROWTH DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTIONAL TRENDS SEQUENTIAL TRENDS DEVELOPMENT PACE SENSITIVE PERIODS
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UNDER WHAT PATTERNS OF GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT CEPHALOCAUDAL AND PROXIMODISTAL
DIRECTIONAL TRENDS
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In all dimensions of growth & development, there is a definite, predictable sequence, with each child normally passing through every stage.
Sequential Trends
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Although there is a fixed, precise order to development, it does not progress at the same rate or pace.
DEVELOPMENT PACE
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Periods termed as critical , sensitive, vulnerable, & optimal are those times in the lifetime of an organism when it is more susceptible to positive or negative influences.
SENSITIVE PERIODS
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5 Biologic Determinants of Growth & Development
- Linear growth or height – Skeletal Growth & Maturation – Neurologic Maturation – Lymphoid Tissues – Development of Organ Systems
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2 BIOLOGIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
EXTERNAL PROPORTIONS BIOLOGIC DETERMINANTS OF GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
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2 Theoretic foundations of personality development
Psychosexual development (Freud) Psychosocial development (Erikson)
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SIGMUND FREUD
PSYCHOSEXUAL DEVELOPMENT
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ERIK ERIKSON
PSYCHOSOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
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COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT
JEAN PIAGET
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MORAL DEVELOPMENT
LAWRENCE KOHLBERG
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2 Theoretic foundations of mental development
Cognitive development (Piaget) Moral development (Kohlberg)
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◦individual’s description of himself/ herself ◦includes all notions, beliefs, & convictions that constitute an individual’s relationship with others ◦develops gradually
SELF-CONCEPT
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◦overall evaluation of self ◦personal, subjective judgment of one’s worthiness ◦derived from & influenced by the social groups in the immediate environment & individual’s perceptions of how they are valued by others
SELF-ESTEEM
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*a multidimensional phenomenon *includes feelings, attitudes, & actions *has both biologic & cultural components *encompasses & gives direction to person’s physical, emotional, social, & intellectual responses throughout life
SEXUALITY
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from the center of the body
proximodistal
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the mind is empty
Tabula Rasa
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from head to foot
cephalocaudal

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