Key Terms Flashcards
1
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What is human growth?
A
Growth is an increase in quantity. An increase in height or weight
2
Q
What is human development?
A
Development is the complex changes in skills and capabilities as an individual grows
3
Q
What is developmental milestones?
A
The average set of expectations for a child’s development
4
Q
What is delayed development?
A
When a child does not show development within the expected time range
5
Q
What is holistic development?
A
Understanding the importance of examining human growth and development. For example PIES
6
Q
What are the life stages?
A
The 6 life stages are infancy(0-2), early childhood(3-8), adolescence(9-18), early adulthood(19-45), middle adulthood(46-65), later adulthood(65+)
