key features of life stages

Question 1

infancy

Answer 1

• infancy grow rapidly reaching approximately half their adult height by the time they are 2 years old.
• at around 1 year old infants can walk
• by 2 years old infant can run

Question 2

early childhood

Answer 2

• children continue to grow at a steady pace.

- they continue to develop strength and coordination

Question 3

adolescence

Answer 3

• experience growth spurts

- develop sexual characteristics during puberty

Question 4

early adulthood

Answer 4

-reach the peak of their physical fitness

Question 5

middle adulthood

Answer 5

• ageing process beings with some loss of strength and stamina.
• women go through menopause

Question 6

later adulthood

Answer 6

• ageing continues with gradual loss of mobility

- older adults will experience a loss of height with up to a few centimetres