Chapter 9 - Life Span Development

Question 1

Neonate

Answer 1

Refers to the child from birth to one month of age

Question 2

Infant

Answer 2

Refers to the child from one month to one year of age

Question 3

Reflexes

Answer 3

Instantaneous and involuntary movements that result from a stimulus at birth

Question 4

Fontanelles

Answer 4

Soft spots on the skull that allow the head to be compressed and pass through the birth canal during delivery

Question 5

Toddler

Answer 5

Is a child ages from 1-2 years

Question 6

Preschooler

Answer 6

Is a child who is 3 - 5 years of age.

Question 7

School aged child

Answer 7

Is 6-11 years. Although some sources list as 6-9 years , preadolescent 10-12.

Question 8

Nocturnal enuresis

Answer 8

School ages children are able to control their bodily functions better, some still struggle with nocturnal enuresis, or involuntary bed wetting at night, after the age of 10

Question 9

Adolescent

Answer 9

Is 12-15 years of age. Some sources say 12-18.

Question 10

Puberty

Answer 10

The period which the sexual organs mature and reproductive maturity is reached

Question 11

Menopause

Answer 11

Women in their late 40’s and 50’s will go through this, or the permanent end of menstruation and fertility

Question 12

Maximum life span

Answer 12

Theoretically longest period of time for an organism to live is 120 years for a human being

Question 13

Life expectancy

Answer 13

Is the average years of life remaining based on the individuals year of birth