chapter 1 terms Flashcards
growth
observable changes in quantity
often used interchangeably with development and maturation, refers to observable changes in quantity; in this context, growth represents an increase in
body size.
maturation
refers to when specific biological events occur
progress towards mature biological state
development
is a term that can be applied to several human behaviors.
Basically, development refers to the process of change in the individual’s level of functioning. Those changes may be either quantitative or qualitative in nature.
Development is a product of growth as well as of heredity, maturation, and experience.
development refers to the process of change in the individual’s level of
functioning. Those changes may be either quantitative or qualitative in nature.
what is motor development? what are the different aspects?
-the change in motor behavior due to the interaction between the environment and biological systems
growth- change in size
development- change in level of functioning
motor behavior- the performance
motor behavior
is the product of biological characteristics and environmental influence and refers to observable changes in the learning and performance of a particular movement or motor skill
the actual performance
affordances
opportunities for action that objects, events, or places
in the environment provide.
developmentally appropriate
refers to the instruction (program) and practice of activities appropriate for the level and needs of the individual.
quantitative change
a change in number or amount, such as height, weight, or reaction time.
qualitative change
changes in the way things are or how something works. It involves a change in type or kind, like learning to think differently or developing new skills
refers to a change in structure or organization, as marked by the emergence of a new behavior — for example, change in the process characteristics of balance and walking.
multidisciplinary approach
your behavior is due to many different influences
it is generally accepted that behavior in any domain (cognitive, affective, and psychomotor) is the product of MANY influences.
what are the two motor development perspectives
life-span perspective
multidisciplinary approach
what are the five major goals of the developmental specialist?
- describe characteristic change
- when does the change occur
- what causes the change
- can change be predicted
- is change individual or universal
what are the assumptions about development?
- continual & cumulative
- holistic approach
- environment plays a role
- critical & sensitive periods
- positive stimulation
- plasticity
- motor development is dynamic
- regression in inevitable
why do we do research?
- so that we are aware
- so we can tell what is normal and abnormal
- so we can improve our health and optimize performance
- so we can gain knowledge
what is the most used research design?
cross sectional
