unit 2 AOS 1 Flashcards
developmental transitions
what is a milestone
A significant skill or event occurring in a persons life
prenatal stage
Age range:
From fertilisation until the time of birth
Characterised by:
Development of the bodily organs and structures
Substantial growth
Infancy Stage
Age range: birth – the 2nd birthday
Characterised by:
Rapid growth
Motor skills
Early Childhood
Age range:
End of infancy (2) – 6th birthday
Characterised by:
Slow and steady growth
Accomplishment of many new skills
Learns social skills and will make friends
Become toilet trained
LATE CHILDHOOD
Age range:
6-12th birthday
Characterised by:
Slow and steady growth
Many physical, social, emotional and intellectual changes
YOUTH
Age range:
12-18
Characterised by:
Rapid growth
Increased independence & more complex relationships
Sexual maturity
Life goal development
EARLY ADULTHOOD
Age range:
18-40th birthday
Characterised by:
Deciding on a career
Choose life partner, get married, children
Body reaches physical peak around 25-30, followed by a steady decline thereafter
Essentially period of maintenance and repair
MIDDLE ADULTHOOD
Age range:
40-65th birthday
Characterised by:
Stability in work and relationships
Further development of identity
Financial security
Physical signs of aging, and menopause
LATE ADULTHOOD
Age range:
65 until death
Characterised by:
Change in lifestyle due to retirement and financial security (for most)
Greater participation in voluntary work and leisure activities
Reflection on life and achievements
Grief associated with death of friends/spouse
Factors influencing perceptions of the lifespan stages
past experiences, the way media portrays people in the lifespan stage, their own experiences, other poeples opinions, public figures, their values and beliefs.
Perceptions of adults
early adulthood
- peak physically contibutes to society
middle adulthood
- out of touch
late adulthood
- wise and experienced
what is development
Development refers to the orderly, predictable and sequential changes that occur in individuals from conception to death (PIES)
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
Changes that occur to the body and its systems
Intellectual development
Emotional development
Experiencing the full range of emotions and being able to appropriately express them.
- Building resilience
- Developing self-concept.
- Learning appropriate ways of expressing and communicating others.
Social development
Refers to the increasing complexity of behaviour patterns used in relationships with other people.
- How to communicate with others
- Social roles
- Relationship skills
what is an relationship
A connection between two or more people or groups of people.
types of relationships
family
friendships
prefessional
teachers/coaches/mentors
online
intimate
What does a healthy relationship looks like
trust, loyalty, respect, empathy, honesty, safe
What an unhealthy relationship looks like
- Physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse.
The impacts of healthy and respectful relationships on health and wellbeing
no physical injuries from abuse or violence, when in a positive, caring relationship people are able to recognize & manage emotions easily, Stress levels remain low, Anxiety can be reduced by sharing thoughts and being cared for by others, * offer support to each other and interact in a positive way, sense of belonging
healthy relationship IMPACTS ON DEVELOPMENT
Positive relationships with coaches and friends will help gross & fine motor skill development , Positive relationships with friends & teachers might mean they encourage each other to do homework, supportive relationships, emotions can be expressed without fear or rejection., Friendship groups may work together and encourage each other with homework, increasing problem solving skills.