Human Growth & Development Flashcards
what are the age range for infancy?
birth to 1 year
what are the age range for early childhood?
1 year to 6 years
what are the age range for late childhood?
6 years to 12 years
what are the age range for adolescence?
12 years to 18 years
what are the age range for early adulthood?
19 years to 40 years
what are the age range for middle adulthood?
40 years to 65 years
what are the age range for late adulthood?
65 years and older
what is the starting weight and height of newborn and at the end?
start: 6 to 8 lbs and 18-22 inches
end: weight 3x and height increase 29-30 inches
what are the stages of mental development for infants?
at birth: unable to speak
2-4 mon: babble/coo
6 mon: understand some words & make basic sounds
12 mon: understand many & use single words in vocab
what are the stages of emotional development for infants?
newborns show excitement
6 mon: distress, delight, anger, disgust, & fear
12 mon: elation & affection for adults
what are the stages of social development for infants?
4 mon: recognize caregivers, smile readily, & stare intently
6 mon: watch activities, show possessive; and become shy/withdrawn with strangers
what do infants need for each stage?
food, cleanliness, & rest: physical
love & security: emotional and social
stimulation: mental
what are the physical changes in early childhood?
legs & lower body grow faster; muscle coordination allow running, climbing, and moving freely
what are the mental changes in early childhood?
verbal growth: 1.5k-2k words by 6
2 yr: short attention span & interested in many activities
4 yr: frequent questions & recognize letters & some words; logic based decision not trial & error
6 yr: very verbal & want learn read and write
what are the emotional changes in early childhood?
1-2 yr: develop self-awareness & recognize effects they have on others. also like routine and get frustrated when doing things out of their control
4-6 yr: gain more control over emotions
what are the social changes in early childhood?
strongly attached to caregiver & fear separation; enjoy company; still possessive; take more interest in others; trust others
what are the needs in early childhood?
food, shelter, rest, protection, love, security, routine, order, and consistency
what are the physical changes in late childhood?
weight gain 4-7 lbs and height increase 2-3 inches; primary teeth loss; and 10-12 yr: secondary sexual characteristics develop
what are the mental changes in late childhood?
speech skills complete & reading and writing learned; active thinking & adept making judgement; know abstract concepts
what are social changes in late childhood?
7 yr: do things themselves, want approval of parent and others
8-10 yr: group oriented w/ own sex
Toward end, make friends easy & more aware of other sex
what are emotional changes in late childhood?
greater independence & distinct personality
6 yr: fear & uncertain starting school; replaced by coping
emotions brought under control
sexual & changes in body lead to periods of depression & joy
what does late childhood need?
reassurance, parental approval, and peer acceptance
what are the physical changes in adolescence?
weight gain of 25 lbs and height increase of several inches; sexual characteristics develop