lecture 1 Flashcards
developmental age
the age at which a person functions emotionally, physically , cognitively, and socially
chronological age
the number of years a person has lived
gestational age
term to show how long the pregnancy is
measured in weeks from first and last mensuration cycle
premautrity
an infant who was born before 37 weeks (8 and half months of gestation)
adjusted age
an infants age based on due date
if the the baby is 6 months but they born 2 months early 4 months
how long is age adjusted
2 years old
devlopement milestone
physical or behavioral signs of development in children
motor milestones
major development of tasks of a period that depends on movement
the first time a baby walks or sits up without assistance
the timing of these accomplishment depend on the child
typical development
the devlopment of a motor milestone on average that represents what is commonly seen
child is considered typical if they fall within this average
atypical development
delayed development
development that occurs at a slower rate then the average, absent development or development that failed to occur
physiological domain of development
development of a humans cognitive, emotional, intellutual and social capabilities and functioning over a lifespan
biophysical domina of development
growth and development of multible system with the body that contribute to motor behavior.
what is motor behavior
describes all human movement
motor control
motor learning
motor development
socicultural domain of development
the importance of the contributions of society and culture to a individuals development
