Life Stages And Key Terms Flashcards
Infancy age
0-2
Early childhood age
3-8
Adolescence age
9-18
Early childhood
19-45
Middle adulthood
46-65
Late adulthood age
65+
Meaning of growth
Process of developing physically (getting taller, losing / gaining weight, mentally talking, thinking and reasoning)
Meaning of development
The changes and progression a person goes through (cognitive)
Life stages meaning
It is what a person experiences during their individual life cycle
Life span meaning
It is the amount of time between a persons birth and their death
Key features of birth and infancy
Growing rapidly, reaching half their adult height , can walk and run
Key features of early childhood
Growing at a steady pace
Key features of adolescence
Experience growth spurts, develop sexual characteristics during puberty
Key features of early adulthood
Young adults reach the peak of their height
Key features of middle adulthood
Ageing process begins, lose strength and stamina
