Chapter 7 Life Span Development

Question 1

Adolescent

Answer 1

A young person it’s 12 to 18 years

Question 2

Atherosclerosis

Answer 2

A disorder in which cholesterol and calcium buildup inside the walls of the blood vessels, forming plaque, which eventually leads to a partial or complete blockage of blood flow

Question 3

Barotrauma

Answer 3

Injury caused by pressure to enclosed body surfaces, for example from too much pressure in the lungs

Question 4

Conventional reasoning

Answer 4

A type of reasoning in which a child looks for approval from peers and society

Question 5

Early adult

Answer 5

Or young adult age 19 to 40 years

Question 6

Fontanelles

Answer 6

Areas where the Neonate’s or Infants skull has not fused together; usually disappear at approximately 18 months of age

Question 7

Infant

Answer 7

A young child age one month to one year

Question 8

Life expectancy

Answer 8

The average number of years a person can be expected to live

Question 9

Middle adult

Answer 9

And adult age 41 to 60 years

Question 10

Moro reflex

Answer 10

An infant reflex in which, when an infant is caught off guard, the infant opens his or her arms wide, spreads the fingers, and seems to grab at things

Question 11

Neonate

Answer 11

A newborn age birth to one month

Question 12

Nephrons

Answer 12

The basic filtering units in the kidneys

Question 13

Older adult

Answer 13

An adult age 61 years or older

Question 14

Palmar grasp

Answer 14

An infant reflex that occurs when something is placed in infants palm; the infant grasps the object

Question 15

Post conventional reasoning

Answer 15

A type of reasoning in which a child bases decisions on his or her conscience

Question 16

Preconventional reasoning

Answer 16

A type of reasoning in which a child acts almost purely to avoid punishment to get what he or she wants

Question 17

Preschooler

Answer 17

A child age 3 to 6 years

Question 18

Rooting reflex

Answer 18

An infant reflects that occurs when something touches and infants cheek, and the infant instinctively turns his or her head toward the touch

Question 19

School age

Answer 19

A person who is 6 to 12 years of age

Question 20

Sucking reflex

Answer 20

An infant reflex in which the infant starts sucking when his or her lips are stroked

Question 21

Toddler

Answer 21

A young child age 1 to 3 years

Question 22

Trust and mistrust

Answer 22

Refers to a stage of development from birth to approximately 18 months of age, during which infants gain trust of their parents or caregivers if their world is planned, organized, and routine