Chapter 1-Human Development Flashcards
Physical Development
Refers to the changes that occurs to the body and it’s systems.
Aspects of Physical development
1) Growth
2) Changes to body systems
3) Motor skills
Growth
Growth refers to organs and systems getting bigger in size.
Changes to the body systems
Tissues and systems also change in structure and function. #These changes include an increase in complexity and the decline in function that occurs as a normal part of ageing.
Motor skills
Motor skills refers to control of the muscles in the body.
Social development
The increasing complexity of behaviour patterns used in relationships with other people.
Aspects of social development
1) Behaviours - Interaction changing according to the situation.
2) Determining their values and believes
3) Adjusting to Social roles and expectations
4) Learning Communication skills
5) Learning and understanding Relationship skills
Gross motor skills
Manipulation and coordination of large muscle groups
Fine motor skills
Manipulation and coordination of small muscle groups
What is Identity
Identity is the establishment of a unique personality and refers to how an individual defines him/herself and is based on thier values and beliefs.
Emotional development
Refers to the development of full range of emotions and learning appropriate ways of dealing and expressing these emotions.
Aspects of emotional development
Self concept
Management if emotions
Awareness of emotions
Expressing of emotions
Self concept
Relates to how individuals see themselves
Management of emotions
The ability to control emotions in an appropriate manner
Awareness of emotions
Ability to recognise the emotions experienced
