lifespan psychology Flashcards
infancy is ages …
birth - 2
childhood is ages …
2 - 10
adolescence is ages …
10 - 20
early adulthood is ages …
20 - 40
middle age is ages …
40 - 60
older age is ages …
60 +
define physical growth
the bodies growth, changes and development of motor skills and senses
define cognitive (language) growth
how thinking, reasoning, problem solving and other mental processes change
define social and emotional development
gain of skills and understanding related to emotions, self regulation and building relationships
key points of infancy physical stages
- develop rapidly
- head control
- rolling
- reaching and grasping
key points of childhood physical stages
-growth of bones and muscles
- development of fine motor skills
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key points of adolescence physical stages
- growth spurts
- coordination
- muscle strength
- hormonal changes
key points of early adulthood physical stages
- peak physical function and reproductive health
key points of middle age physical stages
- natural decline in physical abilities
key points of old age physical stages
- reduced mobility
- reduced bone and muscle strength
key points of infancy cognitive stages
recognition and response
key points of childhood cognitive stages
-reason
-process
-memory
-lying
key points of adolescence cognitive stages
- hypothetical thinking
- abstract reasoning
key points of early adulthood cognitive stages
- nuanced perspectives
- multiple solutions to problems
key points of middle age cognitive stages
-processing speed decreases
-knowledge and skills increase
key points of old age cognitive stages
processing and memory declines
key points of infancy social and emotional development
starts to recognise emotions
key points of childhood social and emotional development
- understand and manage self emotions
key points of adolescence social and emotional development
- develop personalities
- regulate own emotions
- understand complex social dynamics
key points of early adulthood social and emotional development
- identity
- navigating careers and relationships
- coping skills
key points of middle age social and emotional development
-focuses on positive experiences
-improved emotional regulation
key points of older age social and emotional development
- heightened risk of isolation and loneliness
