Chapter 7 Life Span Development Flashcards
Infants
A young child age 1 month to 1 year
Neonates
A newborn age birth to 1 month
Barotrauma
Injury caused by the pressure to enclosed body surfaces, for example from too much pressure in the lungs
Moro reflex
An infant reflex in which, when an infant is caught off guard, the infant opens his or her arms wide, spreads the fingers, and seeks to grab at things
Palmar grasp
An infant reflex that occurs when something is placed in the infants palm; the infant grasps the object
Rooting reflex
An infant reflex that occurs when something touches an infants cheek, and the infant instinctively turns his or her head toward the touch
Sucking reflex
An infant reflex in which the infant starts sucking when his or her lips are stroked
Fontanelles
Areas where the neonates or infants skull has not fused together; usually disappear at approximately 18 months of age
Trust and mistrust
Refers to a stage of development from birth to approximately 18 months of age, during which infants gain trust if their parents or caregivers if their world is planned, organized, and routine
Toddlers
A young child age 1 to 3 years
Preschoolers
A child age 3 to 6 years
School-age
A person who is 6 to 12 years of age
Preconventional reasoning
A type of reasoning in which a child acts almost purely to avoid punishment to get what he or she wants
Conventional reasoning
A type of reasoning in which a child looks for approval from peers and society
Postconcentional reasoning
A type of reasoning in which a child bases decisions in his or her conscience
