DEVELOPMENTAL STAGES AND THEIR CHARACTERISTICS

Question 1

hereditary endowments and sex are fixed. body features are developed

Answer 1

pre-natal

Question 2

birth to 2 years. basic behavior are organized (foundation age) ontogenetic maturation skills are developed

Answer 2

infancy

Question 3

2-6 years. exploratory and questioning (pre-gang age) language and elementary questioning are acquired. initial socialization is experienced

Answer 3

early childhood

Question 4

6-12 years. self-help skills, social skills, school skills, and play are developed/ (gang and creativity age)

Answer 4

late childhood

Question 5

puberty to 18 years. sex maturation and rapid physical movement (transition age) changes in ways of feelings, thinking, and acting

Answer 5

adolescence

Question 6

18-40 years. new patterns of life
(age of adjustment). roles as spouse, parent, and breadwinner

Answer 6

early adulthood

Question 7

40-retirement years. adjustment to initial physical and mental decline (transition age)

Answer 7

middle age

Question 8

retirement age. rapid physical and mental decline

Answer 8

old age