CHPT. 11 Growth and development stages

Question 1

infancy Growth and development

Answer 1

walk, solid food, talk and communicate with others learn to trust, emotional relationships with parents, brothers and sisters. stable sleep and feeding patterns

Question 2

Infancy Reflexes

Answer 2

moro reflex (startle reflex), rooting reflex (touched near the mouth), sucking reflex (lips are touched), palmar grasp reflex (palm stroked fingers close firmly around the object), step (dance reflex): baby is held upright and feet touch a surface feet move up and down in a stepping motion

Question 3

Toddlers learn to

Answer 3

tolerate separation form the primary caregiver, gain control of bowel and bladder function, use words to communicate, become less dependent on the primary caregiver
* learn to walk well, curious and get into everything
*computer play
*toilet training

Question 4

Preschool (3-6 yrs)

Answer 4

increase their ability to communicate and understand others, perform self-care, learn gender differences and develop sexual modesty, learn right from wrong, learn to play with others, develop family relationships

Question 5

school age (6-9)

Answer 5

develop the social and physical skills needed for playing games, learn to get along with persons of the same age-group and background, learn behaviors and attitudes common for one’s gender learn basic reading, math, and writing skills, develop a conscience and morals

Question 6

Late childhood (9-12)

Answer 6

become independent of adults and learn to depend on oneself, develop and keep friendship with peers, understand physical, psychological, and social changes, develop moral and ethical behavior, develop greater muscular strength, coordination and balance, learn how to study. Puberty happens here, most bullying occur here as well.

Question 7

adolescence (12-18)

Answer 7

full extent of puberty, career, develop values and good moral values, dating, sexual arouses, and independence

Question 8

young adulthood (18-40)

Answer 8

choosing education and career, stable, learning to live with a partner, becoming a parent, raising children.

Question 9

middle adulthood (40-65)

Answer 9

adjust to physical changes, adjust to having grown children, develop leisure-time activities, and adjust to aging parents. menstruation stops and menstrual cycles ends

Question 10

Late adulthood (65 years and older)

Answer 10

decreased strength and loss of health, adjust to retirement, reduced income, cope with a partner’s death, develop new friends