Growth and Development Flashcards
Sum of the numerous changes that takes place during the lifetime of an individual
GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
used to denote an increase in physical size or quantitative change
growth
physical increase in the body’s, size and appearance caused by increasing numbers of new cells
growth
used to indicate an increase in skill or the ability to function; a qualitative change
development
can be measured by observing a child’s ability to perform specific tasks
development
capacity to learn and think increases
development
ATTERNS OF GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
1.Cephalocaudal
2.Proximodistal
3.Differentiation
head-to-tail, direction, and reflect the physical development and maturation of neuromuscular function.
Cephalocaudal
Near-to far, direction (midline to periphery).
Proximodistal
In the infant, shoulder Control precedes mastery of the hands, the entire hand is used as a unit before the fingers can be manipulated.
Proximodistal
development from simple operations to more complex activities and functions.
Differentiation
Specific and refined patterns of behavior emerge from very broad and global patterns.
Differentiation
All areas of development (physical, mental, social, emotional) proceed in this direction.
Differentiation
Most Rapid
Neonate (first 28 days of life),Infancy (1 month-1 y.o)
Slow
Toddler (1-3 y.o)
Alternating
Preschooler (3-5 y.o)
Slower
Schooler (6-12 y.o)
Rapid
Adolescent (13-17 y.o); Late Adolescent (18-21 y.o)
INFANT (0-1 y.o)
Weight:
Height:
Teeth:
- doubles by 5 or 6 months; triples by 1 year; quadruples by 2 years
- increase of 1 ft by 1 year of age
- erupt by 6 months, has 6-8 deciduous teeth by 1 year of age
Toddler (1-3 y.o)
Weight:
Height:
Teeth:
Weight: Gains 8 oz or more a month from 1 to 2 years; Gains 3 to 5 lbs a year from 2 to 3 years of age
Height: grows 3-5 inches from 1-2 years of age; from 2-3 years, grows 2-2.5 inches per year
Teeth: has 20 deciduous teeth by 3 years
Preschooler (3-5 y.o)
Weight:
Height:
- gains 3-5 lbs a year
- grows 1.5-2.5 inches a year
Schooler (6-12 y.o)
Weight:
Height:
- gains 3-5 lbs a year
- grows 1.5-2.5 inches a year
Adolescence (13-18 y.o)
Weight:
Height:
Weight:
Girls: 15-55 lbs
Boys: 15-65 lbs
Height:
Girls: 2-8 inches
Boys: 4.5-12 inches
s a systematic statement of principles that provides a framework for explaining a phenomenon
theory
provide road maps to explain human development
Developmental theories
theory proposes that sexual energy is stronger in certain parts of the body at specific ages
Psychoanalytic/ Pyschosexual Development Theory
Experiences from childhood form the unconscious motivations for the things being done later in life as adults
Psychoanalytic/ Pyschosexual Development Theory
occurs at a specific stage if needs are not met or conflicts are not resolved
Fixation
persistent focus of the id’s pleasure seeking energies at an earlier stage of psychosexual development
Fixation
oral gratification
Oral Stage/ Phase
interested in oral stimulation or pleasure
Oral Stage/ Phase
infants suck for enjoyment or relief of tension, as well as for nourishment
Oral Stage/ Phase
children’s interests focus on the anal region as they begin toilet training
Anal Stage
Elimination takes on new importance for them
Anal Stage
find pleasure in both the retention of feces and defecation
Anal Stage
part of toddlers’ self-discovery, a way of exerting independence, and probably accounts for some of the difficulties parents may experience in toilettraining children of this age
Anal Stage
children’s pleasure zone appears to shift from the anal to the genital area
Phallic Stage
Masturbation is common during this phase
Phallic Stage
Children may also show exhibitionism, suggesting they hope this will lead to increased knowledge of the two sexes
Phallic Stage
Gratify physical curiosity
Phallic Stage
Resolved elektra/oedipal complex
Latency Stage (6-12 y.o)
Quiet period
Latency Stage (6-12 y.o)
children’s libido appears to be diverted into concrete thinking
Latency Stage (6-12 y.o)
Great surge of genital sexual development
Genital Stage