SAC 1 Flashcards
the human lifespan
starts at conception and ends at death
the human lifespan stages listed
- prenatal
- infancy
- early childhood
- late childhood
- youth
- early adulthood
- middle adulthood
- late adulthood
prenatal age range
fertilisition to birth
prenatal is characterised by
- development of the bodily organs and structures
- substantial growth (fastest growth period of all human stages)
fertilisation
when a sperm penetrates an egg and they form one complete celled, called a zygote
infancy age range
birth - 2nd birthday
infancy is characterised by
*rapid growth
*motor skills (walk, use simple words, identify people, play social games, throw tantrums)
early childhood age range
end of infancy (2 years) - 6th birthday
early childhood is characterised by
*slow and steady growth
*accomplishment of many new skills
* learns social skills
*making friends
*become toilet trained
late childhood age range
6-12
late childhood is characterised by
- slow and steady growth
*many PIES changes
youth age range
12-18
youth is characterised by listed
*rapid growth
*increased independence
*more complex relationships
*sexual maturity
*life goal development
early adulthood age range
18-40
early adulthood is characterised by
*deciding on a career
*choosing a life partner, get married, have children
* body reaches physical peak around 25-30
middle adulthood age range
40-65
middle adulthood is characterised by
*stability in work and relationships
*further development of identity
*financial security
*physical signs of aging and menopause
*empty nest syndrome
late adulthood age range
65 - death
late adulthood is characterised by
*change in lifestyle (due to retirement and financial security)
*greater participation in voluntary work and leisure activities
*reflection on life and achievements
*grief associated with death of friends/spouse
what are perceptions
beliefs or opinions based on how things seem
factors influencing perceptions listed
*past experiences with people
*the way the media portrays people
*other people opinions
*their values and beliefs
common perceptions of youth listed
*positive body image
*negative image: (youth are frightening, lazy or selfish)
*positive social context: (Youth have many opportunities and are fortunate to live at this time and in this society)
*negative social context: (Youth are devalued, victimised or neglected)
why youth is perceived to be the best time of your life
youth have no rela worries or stressors and are free to pursue their dreams. (this may come from an adults position of regret, where adults wish they could go back and build a better life for themselves)
negative perceptions of adults are more common in the stages of
youth and early adulthood
perceptions of early adulthood listed
*peak physically
*contributing to society by being productively employed
*being responsible citizens
perceptions of middle adulthood
out of touch
perceptions of late adulthood listed
*wise
*experienced
*seen as a source of info and expertise
what is development
refers to the olderly, predictable and sequential changes that occur in individuals from conception to death (PIES)
what does PIES stand for
physical, itellectual, emotional and social development
development characteristics listed
*lifelong
*qualitative: the quality improves or becomes more complex
growth
organs and systems getting bigger in size
much growth occurs when…
during puberty
changes to body systems
tissues and systems will change in structure and function
examples of changes to body systems listed
*replacement of baby teeth with permanent teeth during childhood
*hardening of bones until early adulthood
*change in the way sex organs function during youth
*development of the immune system
motor skill development
the control of the muscles of the body
gross motor skill
movement that requires large muscle groups
examples of gross motor skills listed
*throwing
*walking
*kicking
fine motor skill
movement that requires control of small muscle groups
fine motor skills examples listed
*writing
*typing
*throwing darts
*using scissors
primary sex characteristics
parts of the body that are directly involved in reproduction
secondary sex characteristics
changes that occur to both males and females but aren’t directly related to reproduction organs
physical development
changes that occur to the body and its systems
aspects of physical development listed
*growth
*motor skill development, fine motor skills, gross motor skills
*changes to body systems