Growth and Development Patterns Flashcards
Define
Growth
Growth is the increase in size and weight
Growth=quantitative change
Define
Development
Development is a gradual change from less to more complex
Development=qualitative change
Define
Maturation
Maturation is the increase in competence
Define
Differentiation
Differentiation refers to systematic modifications in ability
Directional trends
from head to tail
Cephalocaudal
Directional trends
from midline to periphery
Proximodistal
Directional trends
these trends should appear
bilateral and appear symmetric
Sequential trends
ex include
- ) crawling before walking
2. ) scribbling before learning to write.
Developmental pace
What is it and how does it progress?
Periods of accelerated and decelerated growth
Does not occur in all areas at the same pace
= Once a skill has been achieved, the focus will shift to another area
Sensitive periods
What controls these periods?
Susceptibility is based on a positive or negative influence when interacting with the environment
Developmental Age Patterns: Infancy
Infancy: expected development
Rapid motor, cognitive and social development
Developmental Age Patterns: Early
Toddler: expected development
Toddler: Physical and personality growth
Developmental Age Patterns: Early
Preschool: expected development
Preschool:
- Locomotion,
- Language
- self concept development
Developmental Age Patterns: Middle Childhood
Middle Child: expected development
Middle Child:
- Development of peer relationships
- continued physical growth,
- social and moral development
Developmental Age Patterns: Lade Childhood
Late Childhood: expected development
Late Childhood:
- biologic and personality maturation,
- physical and emotional turmoil
- internalization of morals and values
