Unit 1 - Intellectual development

Question 1

What stage of intellectual development is an infant/child at?

Answer 1

Rapid intellectual development

Question 2

What stage of intellectual development is an adolescent/early adult at?

Answer 2

Develop logical thought, problem solving and memory recall

Question 3

What stage of intellectual development is middle adulthood at?

Answer 3

Think through problems and make sound judgments using life experiences

Question 4

What stage of intellectual development is later adulthood at?

Answer 4

Short term memory decline
slower thought processes and reaction times

Question 5

What are the four main intellectual milestones from 0-8yrs

Answer 5

From birth - Can use all their senses to help understand the world around them
3 years - ask questions, count, recognise colours and sort objects
5 years - reading, writing, drawing in detail, talk about past and future
8 years - think deeper, reason, talk about abstract ideas and plans