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1
Q

◦ increase in physical size
◦ represents quantitative
changes

A

GROWTH

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2
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◦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

A

DEVELOPMENT

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3
Q

numerous changes that take place
during the lifetime of an individual

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GROWTH + DEVELOPMENT

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  • 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
A

MATURATION

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5
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◦ 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

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DIFFERENTIATION

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6
Q

✔ gender
✔ health
✔ intelligence

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Genetics

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7
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✔ Activity level
✔ Distractability
✔ Rhythmicity
✔ Attention span and
persisitence
✔ Appproach
✔ Threshold of response
✔ Adaptability
✔ Mood quality
✔ Intensity of reaction

A

Temperament

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FACTORS INFLUENCING GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT

A

GENETICS
ENVIRONMENT
TEMPERAMENT

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4 FOUNDATIONS OF GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

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AGE PERIODS
METHODS OF STUDYING
PATTERNS OF GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES

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10
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5 AGE PERIODS

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PRENATAL
INFANCY
EARLY CHILDHOOD
MIDDLE CHILDHOOD
LATE CHILDHOOD

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UNDER PRENATAL, IT IS THE CONCEPTION TO APPROX. 2 WEEKS

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GERMINAL

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UNDER PRENATAL, IT IS THE STAGE 2 TO 8 WEEKS

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EMBRYONIC

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13
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UNDER PRENATAL, IT IS THE 8 TO 40 WEEKS (BIRTH) STAGE

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FETAL

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14
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GERMINAL, EMBRYONIC AND FETAL IS UNDER WHAT AGE PERIOD?

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PRENATAL

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15
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birth to 27 or 28 days old

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NEONATAL

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16
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1 to approximately 12 months

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INFANCY

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17
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IT IS THE MOST CRITICAL PERIOD WHEREIN RAPID MOTOR, COGNITIVE AND SOCIAL DEVELOPS

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FIRST MONTH

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18
Q

BIRTH TO 12 MONTHS

19
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1- 3 YEARS OLD

20
Q

3 TO 6 YEARS OLD PHASE OF INTENSE ACTIVITY AND DISCOVERY

21
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SCHOOL AGE
6 TO 11/12 YEARS OLD

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MIDDLE CHILDHOOD

22
Q

10-13 YEARS OLD

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PREPUBERTAL

23
Q

13 TO APPROX 18 YEARS OLD

A

ADOLESCENCE

24
Q

tumultuous period of rapid maturation
11 TO 19 YEARS OLD

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LATE CHILDHOOD

25
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4 PATTERNS OF GROWTH DEVELOPMENT

A

DIRECTIONAL TRENDS
SEQUENTIAL TRENDS
DEVELOPMENT PACE
SENSITIVE PERIODS

26
Q

UNDER WHAT PATTERNS OF GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT CEPHALOCAUDAL AND PROXIMODISTAL

A

DIRECTIONAL TRENDS

27
Q

In all dimensions of growth & development, there is
a definite, predictable sequence, with each child normally passing through every stage.

A

Sequential Trends

28
Q

Although there is a fixed, precise order to development, it does not progress at the same rate or pace.

A

DEVELOPMENT PACE

29
Q

Periods termed as critical , sensitive, vulnerable, & optimal are those times in the lifetime of an organism when it is more susceptible to positive or negative influences.

A

SENSITIVE PERIODS

30
Q

5 Biologic Determinants of Growth & Development

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  • Linear growth or height
    – Skeletal Growth & Maturation
    – Neurologic Maturation
    – Lymphoid Tissues
    – Development of Organ Systems
31
Q

2 BIOLOGIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

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EXTERNAL PROPORTIONS
BIOLOGIC DETERMINANTS OF GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

32
Q

2 Theoretic foundations of personality development

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Psychosexual development (Freud)
Psychosocial development (Erikson)

33
Q

SIGMUND FREUD

A

PSYCHOSEXUAL DEVELOPMENT

34
Q

ERIK ERIKSON

A

PSYCHOSOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

35
Q

COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT

A

JEAN PIAGET

36
Q

MORAL DEVELOPMENT

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LAWRENCE KOHLBERG

37
Q

2 Theoretic foundations of mental development

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Cognitive development (Piaget)
Moral development (Kohlberg)

38
Q

◦individual’s description of
himself/ herself
◦includes all notions, beliefs, &
convictions that constitute an
individual’s relationship with
others
◦develops gradually

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SELF-CONCEPT

39
Q

◦overall evaluation of self
◦personal, subjective judgment of
one’s worthiness
◦derived from & influenced by the
social groups in the immediate
environment & individual’s
perceptions of how they are
valued by others

A

SELF-ESTEEM

40
Q

*a multidimensional phenomenon
*includes feelings, attitudes, & actions
*has both biologic & cultural components
*encompasses & gives direction to person’s
physical, emotional, social, & intellectual
responses throughout life

41
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from the center of the body

A

proximodistal

42
Q

the mind is empty

A

Tabula Rasa

43
Q

from head to foot

A

cephalocaudal

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