SAC 1 Flashcards
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the human lifespan
starts at conception and ends at death
the human lifespan stages listed
- prenatal
- infancy
- early childhood
- late childhood
- youth
- early adulthood
- middle adulthood
- late adulthood
prenatal age range
fertilisition to birth
prenatal is characterised by
- development of the bodily organs and structures
- substantial growth (fastest growth period of all human stages)
fertilisation
when a sperm penetrates an egg and they form one complete celled, called a zygote
infancy age range
birth - 2nd birthday
infancy is characterised by
*rapid growth
*motor skills (walk, use simple words, identify people, play social games, throw tantrums)
early childhood age range
end of infancy (2 years) - 6th birthday
early childhood is characterised by
*slow and steady growth
*accomplishment of many new skills
* learns social skills
*making friends
*become toilet trained
late childhood age range
6-12
late childhood is characterised by
- slow and steady growth
*many PIES changes
youth age range
12-18
youth is characterised by listed
*rapid growth
*increased independence
*more complex relationships
*sexual maturity
*life goal development
early adulthood age range
18-40
early adulthood is characterised by
*deciding on a career
*choosing a life partner, get married, have children
* body reaches physical peak around 25-30
middle adulthood age range
40-65
middle adulthood is characterised by
*stability in work and relationships
*further development of identity
*financial security
*physical signs of aging and menopause
*empty nest syndrome
late adulthood age range
65 - death
late adulthood is characterised by
*change in lifestyle (due to retirement and financial security)
*greater participation in voluntary work and leisure activities
*reflection on life and achievements
*grief associated with death of friends/spouse
what are perceptions
beliefs or opinions based on how things seem
factors influencing perceptions listed
*past experiences with people
*the way the media portrays people
*other people opinions
*their values and beliefs
common perceptions of youth listed
*positive body image
*negative image: (youth are frightening, lazy or selfish)
*positive social context: (Youth have many opportunities and are fortunate to live at this time and in this society)
*negative social context: (Youth are devalued, victimised or neglected)
why youth is perceived to be the best time of your life
youth have no rela worries or stressors and are free to pursue their dreams. (this may come from an adults position of regret, where adults wish they could go back and build a better life for themselves)
negative perceptions of adults are more common in the stages of
youth and early adulthood