Growth And Development Flashcards
◦ increase in physical size
◦ represents quantitative
changes
GROWTH
◦a gradual change &
expansion
◦advancement from
lower to a more
advanced stage of
complexity
◦the emerging &
expanding of the
individual’s capacities
through growth,
maturation & learning
DEVELOPMENT
numerous changes that take place
during the lifetime of an individual
GROWTH + DEVELOPMENT
- aging
- an increase in
competence &
adaptability - change in the complexity
of a structure that makes
it possible for that
structure to begin
functioning - to function at a higher
level - describes a qualitative
change
MATURATION
◦ processes by which early
cells & structures are
systematically modified &
altered to achieve specific
characteristics, physical
& chemical properties
◦ development from simple
to more complex activities
& functions
DIFFERENTIATION
✔ gender
✔ health
✔ intelligence
Genetics
✔ Activity level
✔ Distractability
✔ Rhythmicity
✔ Attention span and
persisitence
✔ Appproach
✔ Threshold of response
✔ Adaptability
✔ Mood quality
✔ Intensity of reaction
Temperament
FACTORS INFLUENCING GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
GENETICS
ENVIRONMENT
TEMPERAMENT
4 FOUNDATIONS OF GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
AGE PERIODS
METHODS OF STUDYING
PATTERNS OF GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES
5 AGE PERIODS
PRENATAL
INFANCY
EARLY CHILDHOOD
MIDDLE CHILDHOOD
LATE CHILDHOOD
UNDER PRENATAL, IT IS THE CONCEPTION TO APPROX. 2 WEEKS
GERMINAL
UNDER PRENATAL, IT IS THE STAGE 2 TO 8 WEEKS
EMBRYONIC
UNDER PRENATAL, IT IS THE 8 TO 40 WEEKS (BIRTH) STAGE
FETAL
GERMINAL, EMBRYONIC AND FETAL IS UNDER WHAT AGE PERIOD?
PRENATAL
birth to 27 or 28 days old
NEONATAL
1 to approximately 12 months
INFANCY
IT IS THE MOST CRITICAL PERIOD WHEREIN RAPID MOTOR, COGNITIVE AND SOCIAL DEVELOPS
FIRST MONTH