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Chapter 7 - Life Span Development Flashcards

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Neonates

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Birth to 1 month, 6-8 lbs at birth, grows 1oz per day, 25% of body weight is her, weight triples by end of first year

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Infants

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1 month to 1 year
Develop at a startling rate

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Cardiovascular system (neonate)

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at birth, fetal to independent circulation

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Pulmonary system (infants)

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prone to nasal congestion under 6 months
larger tongues and shorter, narrower airways

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Nervous system for infants

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Evolution after birth
Moro refler, Palmar reflex, Rooting reflex, sucking reflex

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Fontanelles

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Spaces b/w bones that eventually fuse to form the skull
Posterior one fuses by 3mo
Anterior one fuses between age 9 and 18mo

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Age responses for nervous system for response

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2mo: tracking objects with their eyes and familiar faces
6mo: sitting upright and babbling
12mo: walking with min assist

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Immune system for infants

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Maintains some of mom’s immunities
Can also receive antibodies via breastfeeding

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Psychosocial changes for infants

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Begin at birth and evolve with environmental interaction
crying - main form of distress
Bonding is on a secure attachment
Anxious attachment is found in infants who are repeatedly rejected
Sep. anxiety is common in older infants
Trust and mistrust - infants needs need to be met

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Toddler and preschoolers age

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1-3, 3-6 years

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Preschoolers (pulse, rr, systolic rates)

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Pulse - 80-140beats
RR: 20-25 bpm
Systolic: 80-100mm/hg

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Psychosocial changes for preschoolers

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can express themselves
master basic language
can interact with other kids
understanding cause and effect
learn to recognize gender differences by observing role models

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Physical changes for preschoolers

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School age children

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6-12 years
rapid rate of physical trait and function growth
4lb and 2.5 inches per year
Permanent teeth
brain activity increase in both hemispheres

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Psychosocial changes for school age children

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Preconvential reasoning
Conventional reasoning
Posconventional reasoning
Self-concept and self-esteem develop

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Preconventional reasoning

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act to avoid punishment and get what they want

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Conventional reasoning

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approval from society and peers

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Postconventional reasoning

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decisions by conscience

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Adolescents (teenagers)

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12-18 years

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Vitals for adolescents(pulse, rr, systolic)

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pulse: 60-100 beats per min (normal for adults)
RR: 12-20bpm
Systolic: 90 to 110 mm/hg

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Physical changes for adolescents

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2-3 year spurt: girls end by 16 and boys by 18
Reproductive system matures: Secondary sexual development, voice change, menstruation, acne

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Psychosocial changes for adolescents

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Adolescents and their families often deal with conflict
Privacy is an issue
Self-consciousness increases
Identity struggle
Antisocial behavior and peer pressure - 14-16 years
Code of ethics develops
High risk of suicide and depression

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Early Adults

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19-40 years

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Vitals for early adults(pulse, rr, systolic)

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Pulse - 60-100
RR: 12-20
Systolic: 90-120mmhg

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Psychosocial changes

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Life centers on work, family, and stress
Settling down
Enjoys one of the more stable periods of life psychologically

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Middle adults

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41-60 years

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Vitals

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pulse: 60-100
rr: 12-20
Systolic: 90-140mm/hg

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Effects of middle adults

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vision and hearing loss vulnerability
cancer chance increases
menopause between 40 and early 50s
Diabetes, hypertension, and weight problems
Exercise and healthy diet can diminish the effects of aging

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Menopause

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Psychosocial changes of middle adults

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Focus on achieving life goals
Readjust lifestyle as children leave home
Physical, emotional, spiritual reserves to handle issues
Financial concern
Caring for both children leaving and aging parents

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Older adults

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61 years and older; life expectancy is approximately 78 years

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