7 Life Span Development

Question 1

adolescent range

Answer 1

12 to 18 years of age

Question 2

atherosclerosis

Answer 2

cholesterol and calcium buildup inside the walls of blood vessels leading to formation of plaque, which results in partial or complete blockage

Question 3

barotrauma

Answer 3

injury caused by pressure to enclosed body surfaces e.g. too much pressure in the lungs

Question 4

conventional reasoning

Answer 4

type of reasoning in which a child looks for approval from peers and society

Question 5

fontanelles

Answer 5

areas of neonate’s and infant’s skull that has not fused yet, usually disappears at about 18 months of age

Question 6

infant range

Answer 6

1 month to 1 year

Question 7

life expectancy

Answer 7

average number of years a person can be expected to live

Question 8

Moro reflex

Answer 8

when caught off guard, the infant opens their arms wide, spreads fingers, and seems to grab at things

Question 9

neonate range

Answer 9

newborn to 1 month

Question 10

palmar grasp

Answer 10

infant reflex occuring when something is placed in the infant’s palm

Question 11

postconventional reasoning

Answer 11

child bases decisions on their conscience

Question 12

preconventional reasoning

Answer 12

child acts almost purely to avoid punishment to get what they want

Question 13

preschooler range

Answer 13

3 to 6 years of age

Question 14

rooting reflex

Answer 14

occurs when something touches an infant’s cheek, and the infant instinctively turns their head toward the touch

Question 15

sucking reflex

Answer 15

infant starts sucking their lips when stroked

Question 16

toddler range

Answer 16

1 to 3 years of age

Question 17

trust and mistrust

Answer 17

birth to 18 months of age where infant gains trust of their parents or caregivers if their world is planned, organized, and routine