Unit 1 (Chapter 1-5) Flashcards
abstract thought
a complex thought process where ideas are the focus rather than tangible objects
adolescent growth spurt
a period of rapid physical growth experienced during puberty
biological determinants
factors relating to the body that affect health (e.g. genetics,
hormones, body weight)
body mass index (BMI)
a measure of body mass to height, used to ascertain overweight
and obesity levels
complexity
the quality of being intricate or complex
concrete thought
a simple thought process that centers on objects and the physical
environment
determinants of health
factors that raise or lower the level of health in a population or
individual. Determinants of health help to explain or predict trends in health and why some
groups have better or worse health than others (AIHW, 2006).
developmental milestone
a significant skill or event occurring in a person’s life: for
example, learning to walk, getting a job or having children
ejaculation
the process whereby semen is ejected from a male’s penis
embryo
a developing human from around the second week of pregnancy until the end of
the eighth week
emotional development
the development of the full range of emotions and the optimal
way of dealing with and expressing them
fertilisation
the point in time when the sperm fertilises the egg, the genetic material fuses
and development begins
fine motor skills
the manipulation and coordination of small muscle groups such as those
in the hands
genetic potential
the genetic capabilities and limitations of an individual’s genetic make-up
gross motor skills
the manipulation and coordination of large muscle groups such as
those in the arms and legs
hormone
a chemical messenger that results in changes in the body
individual human development
the series of orderly, predictable changes that occur
from conception until death. Development can be physical, social, emotional or intellectual
intellectual development
the development of processes in the brain such as thought,
knowledge and memory
menarch
the first occurrence of menstruation in females
menstruation
the discharge of blood and other tissue from the uterus that marks the
beginning of the menstrual cycle
metabolism
the sum of all chemical reactions in the body. It allows body structures to
carry out their functions
nutrient dense
describes foods that contain a large amount of nutrients such as vitamins
and minerals
period
the discharge of blood and other tissue from the uterus that marks the
beginning of the menstrual cycle
physical development
changes to the body and its systems. These can be changes in size
(i.e. growth), complexity (e.g. the increase in complexity of the nervous system) and motor
skills (e.g. learning to walk).
primary sex characteristics
primary sex characteristics
puberty
biological changes that occur during youth and prepare the individual for sexual
reproduction
rite of passage
a cultural event or ceremony that signifies an achievement in a person’s
development
secondary sex characteristics
traits arising from changes in both males and females at
puberty. They are neither directly related to reproduction nor present at birth.
semen
substance containing sperm and fluids that is released from the penis during
ejaculation
social development
the increasing complexity of behaviour patterns used in relationships
with other people (VCAA)
sperm
a component of semen. Sperm are the male sex cells required for reproduction.
spermarche
relating to the first ejaculation in males
youth
12 to 18 years of age; however, it should be acknowledged that classifications for
the stage of youth can differ across agencies (VCAA)
