Growth and development highlights

Question 1

When does the prenatal life stage occur?

Answer 1

Conception to birth

Question 2

Explain the prenatal life stage?

Answer 2

this is the period of the most rapid physical development as basic body structures and organs form, grow and begin to function

Question 3

When does the infancy and toddlerhood life stage occur?

Answer 3

Birth to 2 years

Question 4

Explain the infancy and toddlerhood life stage

Answer 4

• physical growth occurs and motor, perceptual, and intellectual skills develop
• children show advances in language comprehension and use problem-solving, self-awareness and emotional control

Question 5

When does the early childhood life stage occur?

Answer 5

2-6 years

Question 6

Explain the childhood life stage

Answer 6

• their muscles strengthen
• better coordination
• memory and language improve
• become more independent
• family remains children’s primary social tie
• important new ties with peers occur

Question 7

When does the middle childhood life stage occur?

Answer 7

6-11 years

Question 8

Explain the middle childhood life stage

Answer 8

• growth slows but strength and athletic ability increase dramatically
• reason, remember, read
• they understand themselves in more complex ways
• peers and groups become more important

Question 9

When does the adolescence life stage occur?

Answer 9

11-18

Question 10

Explain the adolescence life stage

Answer 10

• become physically and sexually mature
• immature thinking persists
• can reason in sophisticated and adult-like ways
• driven to learn about themselves without their parents
• peer groups increase in importance

Question 11

When does the early adulthood life stage occur?

Answer 11

18-40

Question 12

Explain the early adulthood life stage

Answer 12

• physical condition peaks and then shows slight decline
• lifestyle choices play a big part in health
• join the workforce
• timing of transitions vary
• emerging adulthood: extend transition to adulthood spanning from ages 18-25 as late as 29

Question 13

When does the middle adulthood life stage occur?

Answer 13

40-65 years

Question 14

Explain the middle adulthood life stage

Answer 14

• changes in vision, hearing, physical stamina, and sexuality
• basic mental abilities and problem solving peak
• family transitions
• help children become independent

Question 15

When does the late adulthood life stage occur?

Answer 15

65 and beyond

Question 16

Explain the late adulthood life stage

Answer 16

• most older adults remain health and active
• reaction time slows and most show a decline in some aspects of memory and intelligence
• increase in expertise and wisdom
• adjust to retirement, changes in health, personal losses

Question 17

What are the findings on poverty and disadvantages? (TedTalk)

Answer 17

• children born into poverty or disadvantage are more likely to face difficult paths in life
• disadvantaged children tend to struggle in various aspects, including education, career, and health

Question 18

What are some early impacts of poverty?

Answer 18

• differences in educational performance and health outcomes emerge as early as 3 yrs
• children growing up in poverty are almost a year behind richer children in educational tests by age 3

Question 19

What are some examples of positive parenting behaviours?

Answer 19

• reading to children daily at the age of 5 and showing an interest in their education at 10 is linked to reduce likelihood of poverty at 30
• bedtime routines, regular reading for pleasure, and positive interactions contribute to improved outcomes

Question 20

What is emotional intelligence?

Answer 20

• the ability to recognize, understand, manage and effectively use one’s own emotions, as week as the ability to perceive, interpret and respond to the emotions of others

Question 21

How do emotionally intelligent people act?

Answer 21

• they are capable of navigating social complexities, making sound decisions and positively influencing their own and others’ emotions

Question 22

What are the 4 components of the physical literacy model?

Answer 22

• Motivation and confidence (affective)
• Physical competence (physical)
• Knowledge and understanding (cognitive)
• Engagement for life (behavioural)

Question 23

What are some physical domain elements (PL model)

Answer 23

• movement skills
• moving with equipment
• object manipulation
• coordination
• stability/balance
• agility
• strength
• muscular endurance
• speed
• reaction time

Question 24

What are some psychological domain elements (PL model)

Answer 24

• engagement and enjoyment
• confidence
• motivation
• connection to place
• self perception
• self- regulation (emotions and physical)

Question 25

What are some social domain elements? (PL model)

Answer 25

• relationships
• collaboration
• ethics
• society and culture

Question 26

What are some cognitive domain elements? (PL model)

Answer 26

• content knowledge
• safety and risk
• rules
• reasoning
• strategy and planning
• tactics
• perceptual awareness

Question 27

What matters to people as they age?

Answer 27

• good health
• the ability to live independently
• financial security
• close relationships with family and friends
• to be treated with respect

Question 28

What are feelings about aging?

Answer 28

• concerns about aging peak in the 50s with people saying they are very or somewhat concerned about aging
• those with multiple chronic health conditions have a slightly more negative outlook on aging, feeling less optimistic than those without multiple conditions