Human lifespan development Flashcards
what are fine motor skills
the small muscles in your body, for example fingers and toes
what are gross motor skills
the large muscles in your body, for example legs and arms
what hormones do women have
progesterone and oeastrogen
what hormones do men have
testosterone
what are the ten changes that happen to girls during puberty
- breasts form
- menstruation begins
- hair grows (armpit and pubic)
- growth spurt
- weight gain
- mood swings
- acne
- vaginal development (lengthening of vag)
- sweating
what 8 things happen to boys during puberty
- hair growth (facial and pubic)
- testicles grow
- penis lengthens
- sweat more
- wet dreams and erections
- voice breaks and deepens
- acne
- growth spurt
what 4 mood changes occur during puberty
- mood swings
- low self esteem
- aggression
- depression
what are the three main milestones for infants
- cruising
- sitting up
- walking
what is the age range of birth to infancy?
0-2
what’s the age range of early childhood
3-8 yrs old
what’s the age range of adolescents
9-18 yrs old
what’s the age range of early adulthood
19-45
what’s the age range of middle adulthood?
46-65
what’s the age range of later adulthood?
65- onwards
what are the key features of “birth and infancy”?
infants grow rapidly
at one ur infants can walk
by two yrs they can run
that key features happen during “early childhood”?
children continue to grow
they develop strength and coordination
what are the key features that develop in adolescence
experience growth spurts and develop sexual characteristics during puberty
key features that develop during “early adulthood”?
young adults reach peak physical fitness