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Definition of Human Growth.

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An increase in a persons physical size or mass.

We will all reach a maximum height but eating/drinking too much will affect the mass.

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Definition of Human Development.

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Changes in a personas skills and capabilities. Development never complete.

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Definition of Maturation.

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Genetically controlled changes influence development.

e.g - puberty.

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Developmental norms. ( developmental milestones).

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Average set of expectations for a child’s development.

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Delayed Development (arrested development).

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When a baby or child does not show developments within the expected time range.

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Holistic development.

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The whole person’s growth and development.

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Life Stages.

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a series of stages through which an individual passes during its lifetime.
e.g- Infancy, Early Childhood, Adolescence, Early Adult, Middle Adulthood and Later.

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Life Course.

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Refers to the unique patterns of events, experiences and influences in a human life.

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Life Span.

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The length of time between a persons birth and death.

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Life Expectancy.

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The number of years a man or women living in a specific country can expect to live at a given point.