Human Growth and Development (Infancy) - Key words Flashcards
Definition of Human Growth.
An increase in a persons physical size or mass.
We will all reach a maximum height but eating/drinking too much will affect the mass.
Definition of Human Development.
Changes in a personas skills and capabilities. Development never complete.
Definition of Maturation.
Genetically controlled changes influence development.
e.g - puberty.
Developmental norms. ( developmental milestones).
Average set of expectations for a child’s development.
Delayed Development (arrested development).
When a baby or child does not show developments within the expected time range.
Holistic development.
The whole person’s growth and development.
Life Stages.
a series of stages through which an individual passes during its lifetime.
e.g- Infancy, Early Childhood, Adolescence, Early Adult, Middle Adulthood and Later.
Life Course.
Refers to the unique patterns of events, experiences and influences in a human life.
Life Span.
The length of time between a persons birth and death.
Life Expectancy.
The number of years a man or women living in a specific country can expect to live at a given point.
