Chapter 1 Flashcards by Alex George

Q

DEFINE

Learning

A

Change in behaviours due to experience

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Q

DEFINE

Maturation

A

The hereditary influences on the aging process

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LIST

What are the 9 periods of life and their age range?

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Prenatal (conception to birth)
Infancy (Birth to 18mths)
Toddler (18mnths to 3yrs)
Preschool (3 to 5 yrs)
Middle Childhood (5 to onset puberty)
Adolescence (Puberty onset to ~20 yrs)
Young Adulthood (20 to 40 yrs)
Middle Age (40 to 65 yrs)
Old Age (65+ yrs)

Puberty typical begins around the age of 12

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