life span

Question 1

prenatal stage

Answer 1

the prenatal stage begins when sperm penetrates an egg, known as fertilisation

Question 2

infancy stage

Answer 2

is a rapid time of growth and many changes occur. by the time an infant has turned 2 they have developed motor skills

Question 3

early childhood stage

Answer 3

starts at the end of infancy and continues until 6 years old, the child learns social skills

Question 4

late childhood stage

Answer 4

starts at 6 years old and ends at age 12, it is characterised by slow and steady growth

Question 5

youth stage

Answer 5

starts at age 12 and ends at age 18, this means rapid growth and increased independence and sexual maturity

Question 6

early adulthood stage

Answer 6

starts on the 18th birthday and ends on the 40th birthday, much growth occurs

Question 7

middle adulthood stage

Answer 7

starts at age 40 and end at the age of 65, the events that occur during this period are culture to culture and individual to individual

Question 8

late adulthood stage

Answer 8

starts at age 65 and ends at death, there is a change in lifestyle and usually retirement