A1: physical development across ls

Question 1

what is growth?

Answer 1

measurable physical changes

Question 2

what are the principles of growth

Answer 2

•growth rates are not constant
•different parts of the body grow at different rates
•growth rates vary between children
•the growth rate of boys is usually faster on average

Question 3

what is development?

Answer 3

the order of sequence that humans follow
(attainment of skills and abilities)

Question 4

what are the principles of development?

Answer 4

•head to toe
•inside to outside
•same sequence/order but at different rates
•holistically

Question 5

what are gross motor skills?

Answer 5

coordinate larger muscles in order to perform actions
- develops first
- muscle tone and balance
- control over posture

Question 6

what are fine motor skills?

Answer 6

using hand-eye coordination to use small muscles
- develops later
- gets more precise
- requires more practice

Question 7

pincer grasp

Answer 7

refers to using the forefinger and thumb
- self feeding, buttons, zips

Question 8

palmer grasp

Answer 8

involuntary reflex in infants. when an object is placed in an infants palm, the fingers grasp the object out of reflex

Question 9

tripod grasp

Answer 9

when the thumb, index finger and middle finger work together to pick up small objects

Question 10

what is puberty?

Answer 10

a period of rapid change and growth in which young people reach sexual maturity and become biologically able to reproduce. secondary sexual characteristics develop

Question 11

what are primary sexual characteristics?

Answer 11

relate to the changes and development of reproductive organs present at birth

Question 12

what are secondary sexual characteristics?

Answer 12

are outward signs of development from a child into a man or woman

Question 13

what hormonal changes occur during pregnancy?

Answer 13

progesterone is produced in early pregnancy to support baby until placenta takes over.
relaxin loosens joints, ligaments and muscles to make room for the growing baby

Question 14

physical effects of perimenopause

Answer 14

hot flashes, breast soreness, vaginal dryness, slowed metabolism (weight gain), sleep problems, decrease in fertility

Question 15

menopause

Answer 15

gradual ending of menstruation

Question 16

physical development in later adulthood
(deterioration of health)

Answer 16

the heart becomes more susceptible to disease. begin to lose height- change in posture & compression of spinal discs. loss of strength and muscle loss, reduced stamina. mobility and dexterity become difficult. visual and hearing problems.

Question 17

physical development in later adulthood
(deterioration of intellectual abilities)

Answer 17

difficulty with memory recall and feel it takes longer to do things. may take longer to respond to questions. Can develop parkinson’s or alzheimer’s, have become more prevalent as people are living longer