s task 3 Flashcards
development
the series of changes that occur from fertilisation until death.Development can be
physical, social, emotional or intellectual.
What is intellectual development?
refers to the increase in complexity of processes in the brain, such as thought,
knowledge and memory.
Why does intellectual development happen?
occurs as a result of the changing processes that occur
within the brain and the increasing complexity of the brain
3 primary sex characteristics?
- Growth of uterus and vagina
- first menstruation
-testes grow and start producing sperm
3 secondary sex characteristics?
- skin becomes oily
- voice deepens
- shoulders broaden
Gross motor skills
the manipulation and coordination
of large muscle groups such as
those in the arms and legs
Fine motor skills
the manipulation and coordination
of small muscle groups such as
those in the hands
intellectual development
refers to the increase in complexity of processes in the brain, such as thought,
knowledge and memory.
Physical development
refers to the changes that occur to the body and its systems.
Physical development change in body systems
the increase in complexity
of the brain and the decline of
body systems
intellectual development examples
Creativity and imagination: Can contribute to the development of new ideas and innovations in their areas of interest such as career or hobbies.
Young people who have an interest in creative pursuits, such as music, may develop skills through practice that can facilitate further creativity and imagination.
Language: The ability to remember words and what they mean develops. As a result, it’s accompanied by an increase in skills relating to vocabulary, grammar and the use of language.
developed through many experiences, communicating with others.
