2 | Developmental Tasks

Question 1

It involves tremendous growth-from a single cell to an organism complete with brain and behavioral capabilities

Answer 1

Prenatal period (from conception to birth

Question 2

A time of extreme dependence on adults. Many psychological activities are just beginning-language, symbolic thought, sensorimotor coordination and social learning.

Answer 2

Infancy (from birth to 18-24 months)

Question 3

Preschool years. Young children learn to become more self-sufficient and to care for themselves, develop school readiness skills and spend many hours in play with peers

Answer 3

Early childhood (end of infancy to 5-6 years Grade1

Question 4

The fundamental skills of reading, writing and arithmetic are mastered.

The child is formally exposed to the larger world and its culture.

Answer 4

Middle and Late childhood (6-11 years of age, elementary school years)

Question 5

Begins with rapid physical changes-dramatic gains in height and weight, changes in body contour, and development of sexual characteristics.

Answer 5

Adolescence (10-12 years of age ending up to 18- 22 years of age.

Question 6

A time of establishing personal and economic
independence, career development, selecting a mate, learning to live with someone in an intimate way, starting a family and rearing child.

Answer 6

Early childhood (from late teens or early 20’s lasting through the 30’s)

Question 7

a. A time for adjustment to decreasing strength and health, life review, retirement, and adjustment to new social roles.

Answer 7

Late adulthood (60’s and above)

Question 8

a. A time of expanding personal and social involvement and responsibility; of assisting the next generation in becoming competent and mature individuals; and reaching and maintaining satisfaction in a career.

Answer 8

Middle adulthood (40 to 60 years of age)