Growth And Development Flashcards
Neonate (newborn)
Central nervous system is not well developed
Movements are uncoordinated and lack purpose
Neonate (newborn) Reflexes
Moro- startled (clap)
Rooting- cheek is touched and root for milk
Sucking- when lips are touched
Grasping - when the plan is stroked
Infancy ( birth - 1 year )
Learn to walk
Eat solid foods
Talk to communicate
Stable sleep and feeding patterns
Infancy months
1 month – can hold head up
6 month – two lower teeth, start to chew, hold bottle, sit alone
Toddlerhood ( 1-3 years )
- Growth rate slower than infancy
- Gaining control of bowel and bladder function
- Play alongside other kids, very possessive ‘mine’
3 years bladder training completed
Preschool ( 3-6 years )
- are thinner and more graceful
- learning right from wrong
- learning to play with other children
- prefer parent of the opposite sex
Middle childhood ( 6-8 years )
- developing good feelings and attitude about oneself
- like going to school
- bossy
- learning to read, write
Late childhood ( 9-12 years )
- becoming independent of adults
- learning how to study
- onset of period
- parents and children disagree
Adolescence
- rapid growth in physical, sexual, emotional, social changes
- awkward stage
- girls menstruation 10-14 years
- boys ejaculation 12-14 years
- accepting changes in the body
Young Adulthood ( 18-40 years )
- little physical growth
- choosing education and career
- selecting partner
- satisfactory sex life
- planning on kids
Middle Adulthood ( 40-65 years )
- adjusting to physical changes
- developing leisure activities
- hearing loss
- menopause
- face wrinkles and grey hair
Late Adulthood ( 65 - older years )
- decreased strength and loss of health
- coping with partners death
- adjusting to retirement and reduced income
- preparing for ones death