Unit 1: Human Development Flashcards
Meaning of Growth
Process of increasing in size
Meaning of Development
Process of growing into maturity; an increase in complexity, skills and ability.
Meaning of client
A person or organisation using health, social care or early year services
Meaning of needs
Somethings that is necessary for an individual to live a healthy life
Meaning of life cycle
Series of changes/ stages in the life of an individual from birth to death
What are the PIES
Physical, intellectual, emotional, social aspects of development
Meaning of health
An aspect of our life; our physical mental and social wellbeing and not just the absence of disease
Meaning of well being
A general term for condition of an individual or group
Meaning of self concept
The image we have of ourselves; generally thought of as our perceptions of our behaviour, ability and unique characteristics
What are life changes
An event experienced by a person altering their life circumstances
What is each life stage and ages
Infant 0-3yrs
Children 4-10yrs
Adolescence 11-18yrs
Early adulthood 19-39yrs
Middle adulthood 40-64yrs
Later adulthood 65+yrs
What are the aspects of Physical development
Growth and increase in a persons motor development and size so able to make movements
What are the aspects of intellectual development
Developing thinking abilities and the growth of a child’s ability to reason
What are the aspects of emotional development
Leading what positive and negative feelings are
What are the aspects of social development
Process in which you learn to interact with others, including communication, cooperation and leadership
Physical development of infancy
Increase in height
Increase in weight
Use their hands to pick up stuff (pincer grip)
Can dress/undress
Milk teeth develop learn to sit up, crawl, then walk
Can use a pencil
Intellectual development of infancy
Learn without being taught
Increase in language - understood words, name objects and use short sentences
Follow simple commands
Learn colours, numbers and shapes
Begin to understand rules
Memory develops
Follow simple commands
Emotional development of infancy
Express emotions by crying/ screaming
Self -concept develops - recognise basic things about themselves
May have tantrums - can express emotions but not fully controlled
Attachment to close family/carers
Social development of infancy
Smiling is a way of developing relations
Relationship/attachment mainly with mother,carers and family members
Prefer to play with themselves or with adults looking on
Towards end show interest in other children
Needs of an infant
Suitable food
Love and affection
Space to play and learn
Suitable clothing
Needs of a child
Balanced diet
Suitable clothes for school and play
Toys to educate and entertain.
Love and affection.
Space to play and learn.
Physical development of a child
Milk, teeth, fall out and permanent teeth grow.
Increase in height and weight.
Increasing strength and coordination
Hops with both feet
Is clearly left and right handed
Draws clear pictures
Uses tools with increasing skill eg scissors
Intellectual development of a child
Learns through play
Language develops - greater vocabulary and more complex sentences
Reading and writing skills develops
Develops problems solving skills
Can understand and follow rules
Memory develops - remembers in more detail
Emotional development of a child
Has better control of emotions
Empathy develops
Clear likes and dislikes
More independent
Social development of a child
Develops new social skills
Relies on parents for support
Attachment is weaker though still strong when sad or ill
Friendships develop though often change as they meet new people
Needs of a child
Balanced diet
Suitable clothes for school and play
Toys to educate and entertain
Love and affection
Space to play and learn
Needs of an adolescent
A balanced diet
Suitable clothes for school and socialising
Space to study
Own money to spend
Physical development of a adolescent
Growth spurt - hormones
Girls hips widen and boys develop muscles
Pubert begins and secondary characteristics develop
Increase in stamina and strength
Motor skills become more complex
Intellectual development of a adolescent
Hypothetical problem solving skills
Concentration span improves
Language skills continue to improve - ability to organise information and give long answers
Learning continues and memory development continues
Some lose curiosity to learn like they were a child
emotional development of adolescents
Body image is important and impact their feelings and self concept
Self concept develops and can include their beliefs eg religion and politics
Mood swings can be common due to hormones
Decreased reliance on parents for emotional support an increased reliance on friends
Become more able to make their own decisions and look after themselves
Social development of adolescents
Friendships become deeper and more long-lasting
Can be socially awkward, because unsure how to behave in situations (lack of experience)
Size of friendship circle increases – moving from primary school to secondary school
Romantic relationships develops – these relationships are brief
Needs of early adult hood
About to diet
Money
Suitable clothes for work
A home
Mobile phone
Physical development for early adult hood
Capable of achieving their physical performance
Megan/lose weight depending on levels of physical activity
Men, may experience hair loss to the hormonal changes
Females me experience pregnancy and the impact on their body
Intellectual development of early adult hood
Education/training is all linked to the prayer.
Learning and memory, are at their optimum level.
Additional knowledge and understanding for new roles – homeowners/parent.
Spare time is used for learning new skills.
Decision-making skills develop.
Emotional development of early adult hood
Parenthood for many.
Increasing work responsibility.
Adults usually feel loved and valued because married and have family.
Look for or are in a steady relationship
Often couples have children
Social development for early adult hood
Young adults go outside and socialise.
By late 20s most people have formed a study relationship.
May lose contact with friends as most free time is spent with children.
Adults go out and socialise with friends – these friends are usually the friends for the rest of their
If they have children, it’s harder to find time to go out with friends
PIES for middle adulthood
Pg 14
PIES for late adulthood
Pg 15
