Stages Of Human Life Flashcards
It is a process that begins at birth and does end until death
Human growth development
Enumerate the life stages and the corresponding age
Infancy- birth to one year
Early childhood - 1 to 6 years old
Late childhood - 6 to 12 years old
Adolescence - 12 to 20 years old
Early adulthood - 20 to 40 years old
Middle adulthood - 40 to 65 years old
Late adulthood- 65 years and up
For main types of growth and development
Physical
Mental
Emotional
Social
Refers to the body growth and includes height and weight changes muscle and nerve development and changes in the body organs
Physical
Refers to development of the mind and includes learning how to solve problems make judgments and deal with situations
Mental
Refers to feelings and includes dealing with love hate joy fear excitement and other similar feelings
Emotional
Refers to interactions in relationships with other people
Social
Newborn usually weighs approximately_____ and measures___
6 to 8 lb
18 to 22 in
By the end of the first year of life weight has usually ___ and height has increased approximately___
Tripled to 21 to 24 lb
29-30 inches
Muscular system and nervous system developments are also dramatic in this life stage
Infancy
Reflex action present at birth that can allow The infant to respond to the environment
Infancy
It refers to a loud noise or sudden movement
Moro or startle
Slight touch on the cheek causes the mouth to open and the head to turn
Rooting reflex
Caused by a slight touch on the lips
Sucking reflex
Infants can grasp an object placed in the hand
Grasp reflex