s task Flashcards
human lifespan
starts at fertilisation and ends at death.
infancy
A period of rapid growth with many changes
developed their motor skills and can walk
use simple words
identify people who are familiar to them
it starts at birth and ends at the age of two
middle adulthood
40-65 years
financial security, physical signs of ageing and for women they experience menopause
enjoy being grandparent and maybe loneliness due to children leaving home
lifespan timeline and age
prenatal (0-38 weeks to complete)
infancy (starts at birth and ends at two years old)
Early childhood (2-6)
Late childhood (6-12)
Youth (12-18)
Early adulthood (18-40)
Middle adulthood (40-65)
Late adulthood (65-death)
what is the generation gap?
Difference in opinions between different people of different ages. Different attitudes between those indifferent lifespan stages can contribute to a lack of understanding and even conflict between those of different ages.
milestone
a significant skill or event occurring
in a person’s life (for example,
learning to walk, getting a job or
having children)