unit 1 human growth quiz Flashcards
(12 cards)
define development
refers to the biological and psychological development of the human being throughout the lifespan.
what is growth
increase in physical changes over time
what is development
an increase in skill/ability to function
i.e perform tasks, complex thoughts, rationalization, reasoning)
1st characteristic of development
Development is similar for everyone
- children go through the same stages in order but maybe not the same pace
2nd characteristic of development
Development builds on earlier learning
-Development is sequential in nature and the skills built at one stage build directly on on those mastered earlier
3rd characteristic of development
development proceeds at an individual rate
4th characteristic of development
the different areas of development are interrelated
- on area of development impacts another
5th characteristic of development
development is continuous throughout life
how many PERIODS of development are there
8
what are the 8 periods of development
-infancy and toddlerhood
- early childhood
- middle childhood
- adolescence
- early adulthood
- middle adulthood
- late adulthood
- death and dying
period of development 1: infancy and toddlerhood
- first 1.5 to 2 yrs
- dramatic growth and change
- newborn w keen sense of hearing but poor vision
- walking toddler in a short period of time
- rite of passage: learning to walk
period and development 2:
