Life Span Development Flashcards
Infancy
stage of life from birth to 1 year of age
Moro Reflex
when startled, an infant throws his arms out, spreading his fingers, then grabs ith his fingers and arms
Palmar Reflex
when you place your finger in an infants palm he will grasp it
Rooting Reflex
when you touch a hungry infants cheek, he will turn his head toward the side touched
Sucking Reflex
when you stroke a hungry infants lips he will start sucking
Bonding
the sense that needs will be met
Trust vs. Mistrust
concept developed from an orderly, predictable, environment versus a disorderly, irregular environment
Scaffolding
building on what one already knows
Temperament
the infant’s reaction to his environment
Toddler Phase
stage of life from 12 to 36 months (1 to 3 years)
Preschool Age
stage of life from 3 to 5 years
School Age
stage of life from 6 to 12 years
Adolescence
stage of life from 13 to 18 years
Early Adulthood
stage of life from 19 to 40 years
Middle Adulthood
stage of life from 41 to 60 years