Development SAC Flashcards
What are the areas of development
physical, intellectual, emotional, social
What are the stages of pregnancy
germinal, embryonic, foetal
What stage of pregnancy can teratogens have the greatest impact
The embryonic stage due to the development of organs in this stage such as the brain, spinal cord and nervous system.
What are teratogens
An external factor which impacts the development of the foetus in the womb of the mother
When is the start and end of the foetal stage
9-38 weeks
When is the start and end of the germinal stage
fertilisation-2 weeks
When is the start and end of the embryonic stage
2-8 weeks
What are some perceptions that the elders have of the youth positive and negative
Positive: tech savvy, hard working, energetic/full of life, ambitious
Negative: lazy, self centred, entitled, impatient
Key characteristics of healthy and respectful relationships
feeling safe, comforted, respected, equality in the relationship
What are the developmental characteristics of the embryonic stage
Limbs begin to develop, heart begin to beat
Brain cells begin generating
Finger and toes start forming
What are the developmental characteristics of the foetal stage
Tongue and tastebuds develop
All the bodies organs are formed but not functioning
The foetus assumes the ‘head down’ position in preparation for birth.
What are the developmental characteristics of the germinal stage
fertilisation occurs when sperm and ovum meet.
the blastocyst impacts on the endometrium, the lining of the uterus
What are some physical developments in infancy
the child begins crawling, rolling, walking, standing
What is physical development
the increasing complexity of the physical body systems, gaining gross and fine motor skills changes to body systems and growth.
What are the three areas of physical development
motor skills, growth, changes body systems
What are primary sex characteristics and provide an example
changes to the body which are involved in reproduction, such as the enlarging of the hips and the menstrual cycle
What are secondary sex characteristics and provide an example
changes to the body which are not directly involved in reproduction and were not present at birth such as acne or oily hair
What is social development
social development. refers to the increasing complexity of behaviour patterns used in relationships with others
What are the aspects of social development
Behaviors (e.g. table manners, being considerate)
Social Roles (e.g. son/daughter, employee, friend) and expectations.
Relationship Skills (e.g. conflict resolution and open communication).
Communication Skills (e.g. written and oral communication).
What is emotional development
the ability to experience the full range of emotions and being able to appropriately express them
What is intellectual development
Intellectual Development refers to the increase in complexity of processes in the brain such as thought, knowledge and memory.