stages of human development

Question 1

what are the stages of human development

Answer 1

infancy/toddler, childhood, puberty/adolescence, adulthood

Question 2

define the infancy/toddler stage

Answer 2

• birth to 2-3 years
• the time of the most significant growth in humans
• the head and chest grow rapidly allowing the brain, heart, and lungs to develop quickly
• the bones harden considerably
• considerable muscular development and considerable gains in our ability to perform a huge range of “motor skills”

Question 3

define the childhood stage

Answer 3

• 4-10 years
• body undergoes a stabilizing period that allows the child to begin to establish an important base of motor skills
• a wide range of sizes, abilities, and developmental levels in the same unified activity

Question 4

define the puberty/adolescence stage

Answer 4

• 11-18 years
• puberty takes place between 10 and 15
• begin to grow into sexual maturity
• many changes brought on by puberty take on a social and behavioural context
• new social relationships being formed and can have a positive or negative influence

Question 5

define the adulthood stage

Answer 5

• 18 and older
• relatively large gains in weight
• a reduced capacity to take in and utilize oxygen
• an increase in blood pressure and resting heart rate
• a weakening of stress-bearing joints, such as the knees and hips
• importance of regular exercise and paying attention to diet may be overlooked.