A1 Growth and Development Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Infancy age range
A
0-2
2
Q
What is the early childhood age range
A
3-8
3
Q
What is the Adolescence age range
A
9-18
4
Q
What is the early adulthood age range
A
19-45
5
Q
What is the middle adult hood age range
A
46-65
6
Q
What is the later adulthood age range
A
65+
7
Q
What is growth?
A
The change in physical dimensions eg height or weight
8
Q
What is development?
A
Complex changes in skills and abilities eg writing
9
Q
What are the 3 principles of growth?
A
- Continuous but not smooth
-Differs between boys and girls
-Varies in different parts of the body
10
Q
What are the 3 principles of development?
A
- Can be measured by milestones
- Follows an orderly sequence
- Happens holistically
11
Q
What are gross motor skills?
A
control and movement of larger muscles eg legs and arms
12
Q
What are fine motor skills?
A
control and movement of smaller muscles eg fingers and toes
