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Growth and Development Flashcards

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Adolescence

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The time between puberty and adulthood; a time of rapid growth and physical, sexual, emotional, and social changes.

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Development

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Changes in mental, emotional, and social function.

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Developmental task

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A skill that must be completed during a stage of development for development to continue

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Ejaculation

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The release of semen

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Growth

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The physical changes that are measured and that occur in a steady, orderly manner.

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Infancy

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The first year of life

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Menarche

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The first menstruation and the start of menstrual cycles

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Menopause

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The time when menstruation stops and menstrual cycles end.

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Milestone

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A behavior or skill that occurs in a stage of development.

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Peer

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A person of the same age-group and background

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Primary Caregiver

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The person mainly responsible for providing or assisting with the child’s basic needs

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Puberty

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The period when reproductive organs begin to function and secondary sex characteristics appear

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Reflex

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An involuntary movement

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Sexual Orientation

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Emotional, romantic, and physical attraction to men, women, or both sexes

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Stage

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A period of time (age range) in which a person learns certain skills.

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Teen Dating Violence (TDV)

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The physical, sexual, psychological, or emotional violence within a dating relationship as well as stalking.

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IPV

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Intimate Partner Violence

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Infancy

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Birth to 1 year (learn to walk, learn to eat solid foods, begin to talk and communicate with others, learn to trust, begin to have emotional relationships with parents, brothers, and sisters, develop stable sleep and feeding patterns)

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Baby

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Neonate/newborn

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Moro reflex (startle reflex)

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Occurs when the baby is startled by a loud noise, a sudden movement, or the head falling back. the arms are thrown apart. The legs extend and then flex. A brief cry is common.

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Rooting reflex

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Occurs when the cheek is touched near the mouth. The mouth opens and the head turns toward the touch. This reflex is needed for feeding. It guides the baby’s mouth to the nipple.

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Sucking reflex

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Occurs when the lips are touched.

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Palmar grasp reflex

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Occurs when the palm is stroked. The fingers close firmly around the object.

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Step (dance) reflex

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Occurs when the baby is held upright and the feet touch a surface. The feet move up and down in stepping motions.

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Toddlerhood

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1 to 3 years (Tolerate separation from the primary caregiver, gain control of bowel and bladder function, Use words to communicate, become less dependent on the primary caregiver)

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Preschool

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3 to 6 years (Increase their ability to communicate and understand others, perform self-care, learn gender differences and develop sexual modesty, learn right from wrong and good from bad, learn to play with others, develop family relationships)

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School Age

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6 to 9 or 10 years (Develop the social and physical skill 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, writing, and math skills, develop a conscience and morals, develop a good feeling and attitude about oneself, permanent teeth erupt)

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Late childhood

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9 or 10 to 12 years (Become independent of adults and learn to depend on oneself, develop and keep friendships with peers, understand physical, psychological, and social changes, develop moral and ethical behavior, develop greater muscular strength, coordination, and balance, learn how to study)

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Adolescence

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12 to 18 years (Accept changes in the body and appearance, develop appropriate relationships with others and begin to attract partners, become independent from parents and adults, prepare for marriage and family life, prepare for a career, develop the morals, attitudes, and values needed to function in society)

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Young Adulthood

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18 to 40 years (Choosing education and a career, selecting a partner, learning to live with a partner, becoming a parent and raising children, developing a satisfactory sex life)

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Middle Adulthood

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40 to 65 years (Adjust to physical changes, adjust to having grown children, develop leisure-time activities, adjust to aging parents, sandwich “take care of kids and parents”)

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Late Adulthood

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65+ years (Adjust to decreased strength and loss of health, adjust to retirement and reduced income, cope with a partner’s death, develop new friends and relationships, prepare for one’s own death)

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Changes in mental, emotional, social function are called

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Development

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These statements are about growth and development. Which is true?

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Each stage has its own characteristics

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Which reflexes does the infant need for feeding?

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The rooting and sucking reflexes

36
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Which occurs first in infants?

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The pincer grasp

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A 6-month old can

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Babble and make sounds

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By 18 months a child can usually

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Walk alone

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Toilet training begins

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During the toddler years

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The toddler can

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Use a spoon and cup

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Playing with other children begins during

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The preschool years

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Losing baby teeth usually begins at the age of

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6

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Peer groups become important to

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School age children

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Reproductive organs begin to function. Secondary sex characteristics appear. This is called

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Puberty

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Which is true?

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Menarche marks the onset of puberty in girls.

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Dating usually begins

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During adolescence

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Teen dating violence

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Can occur electronically or in person

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Adolescence is a time when parents and children

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Disagree

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Young adulthood involves

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Making career choices

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Middle adulthood ranges from

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40 to 65

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Middle adulthood is a time when

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Children are grown and leave home

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Late adulthood involves

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Retirement

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