ch. 7 life span development Flashcards
What are the 8 stages of life? (In order)
- Infancy
- Toddler Phase
- Preschool Agre
- School Age
- Adolescence
- Early Adulthood
- Middle Adulthood
- Late Adulthood
what are the ages of infancy?
birth to 1 year
What are the ages of the Toddler?
12-36 months
What are the ages of the Preschool Age?
3-5 years
What are the ages of the School age?
6-12 years
What are the ages of Adolescence?
13-18 years
What are the ages of Early Adulthood?
19-40 years
What are the ages of Middle Adulthood?
41-60 years
What are the ages of Late Adulthood?
61 and older
What is the average weight at birth?
6.6-7.7 pounds
In infancy, how long does it take for the birth weight to double?
6 months
In infancy, how long does it take for the birth weight to triple?
12 months
How much of an infants total body weight is the head?
25%
At what stage of life is the airway most short, less stable, and easily obstructed?
infancy
What do infants typically breathe out of?
Nose and diaphragm
What is passes from mother to baby during pregnancy?
Antibodies that help protect from disease
What passes from mother to baby during breastfeeding?
Antibodies that help protect from disease
What is the Moro Reflex?
The reaction that an infant has when startled
What is the Palmar Reflex?
The ability of an infant to grasp an object
What is the Rooting Reflex?
The reflex that occurs when you touch an infants cheek and he or she turns their head to that side (looking for food)
What is the Sucking Reflex?
The ability for an infant to suck
How long does it take for an infant to start sleeping through the night?
2-4 months
What is a fontanelle?
The bones at the top of the skull that are not fused at birth
What does a sunken fontanelle indicate?
The infant is dehydrated
What does a bulging fontanelle indicate?
The infant has increased pressure inside the skull
What should you do with an oxygen mask with an infant?
Hold it away from their face
What is Bonding?
The infant’s sense that her needs will be met
What is Trust v. Mistrust
The sense infants get regarding their environment. What their environment is disrupted, they become anxious
What is Scaffolding?
The act of an infant building off of what he or she already knows
What is Temperament?
An infants reaction to their environment
When the brain at 90% of its adult weight?
Toddler stage
When is the body most susceptible to illness?
Toddler stage
When are all the primary teeth developed?
By age 3
When is the average age for the completion of toilet training?
28 months
At what stage do humans begin to develop socially?
Preschool age
In what age groups should you examine the head last?
Infants and Toddlers
At what stage of life does independence begin?
Preschool age
At what stage of life are humans most likely to perceive illness as a punishment?
Toddler and Preschool Age
In what stage of life are the primary teeth lost?
School age
In what stage of life does self esteem develop?
School age
What should you do when there are other kids gathered around the scene?
Get them away
What is Adolescence a transition from?
Childhood to Adulthood
When are girls usually finished growing?
16
When are boys usually finished growing?
18
In what stage is Sexual Maturity reached?
Adolescence
What age group is the biggest risk-takers?
Adolescence
In what age group do self-destructive behaviors begin?
Adolescence
In what age group is trauma the leading cause of death?
Adolescence
In what age group are habits and routines established?
Early Adulthood
When does peek physical condition occur?
Between age 19-26
What is the leading cause of death in Early Adults?
Accidents
When is it most common to start having kids?
Early Adulthood
When are vision problems most likely to arise?
Middle Adulthood
When does Cancer or Heart Disease begin to develop?
Middle Adulthood
When does weigh become hard to control?
Middle Adulthood
What is Empty Nest Syndrome?
The feeling a Middle Adult may experience when their children start heading out to begin their own lives
When does the Cardiovascular System become less efficient?
Late Adulthood
When does living environment become a concern?
Late Adulthood
When does financial burdens become a concern?
Late adulthood
When does one start to worry about death and dying?
Late adulthood
