Growth and Development - intro Flashcards
1
Q
Define growth
A
the size of the individual, as a whole or in parts
- stops at adulthood
2
Q
What are the 3 changes in size due to?
A
- hyperplasia
- hypertrophy
- accretion
3
Q
What is hyperplasia?
A
increase in cell number
4
Q
What is hypertrophy?
A
increase in cell size
5
Q
What is accretion?
A
increase in intracellular substances
6
Q
What are the 3 distinct and important constructs?
A
- growth
- development
- maturation
7
Q
Define maturation
A
the process of being mature or progress towards the mature state
8
Q
List the 3 timings of biological maturity
A
- early maturer
- average maturer
- late maturer
9
Q
What are the 2 types of development?
A
- biological
- behavioral
10
Q
What is biological development?
A
relating to process of differentiation
11
Q
What is behavioral development?
A
relating to development of competence in a variety of interrelated domains
