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What does prenatal mean?
Prenatal is the time between conception, when an egg is fertilized, and birth.
Test used immediately when a baby is born to assess their physiological condition
APGAR test
collection of attitudes, values and expectations about the world which serve to inform thoughts and actions
worldview
year taken off from schooling and other traditional responsibilities to explore and gain life experience
gap year
young adult children who move back home
boomerang children
Why is prenatal care so important?
Way of marking a significant achievement in growth and development
Milestone
determined set of principles to guide behavior, such as honesty
ethical principles
What are three changes that happen during adolescence?
Puberty--physical changes; Responsibilities such as job-seeking, doing laundry, driving a car; time mgmt, boy/girlfriends
distinct customs, values, beliefs, knowledge, art and language of a society or community
culture
When should a woman begin prenatal care?
As soon as she thinks she might be pregnant
Development of large muscles-legs and arms-is what?
Gross motor skills
ability to sense the emotions of others and imagine how someone else might be feeling
empathy
True-False: Children must qualify for special education services by meeting certain health or learning disability requirements.
True
the way one *thinks* about themselves
self-concept
What is the best thing a parent can do when they think their child may have a health problem?
Seek help, and learn as much as possible
period of life when children experience physical and hormonal changes marking the transition into adulthood
puberty
prejudice or discrimination against people based on
Ageism
personal respect, value and overall sense of self-worth
self-esteem
state-run agencies responsible for protecting the safety and rights of children
CPS--Child Protective Services
The process of growth and change over the course of a lifetime
Development
organization with the purpose of promoting the interests and needs of the local community
civic group
persisting over a long period of time or constantly recurring
chronic--as chronic disease, that will last a long time
document outlining preferences for medical treatment in the event the person is no longer able to communicate
living will
family traditions, language and family dynamics across *different* backgrounds and ethnicities
cultural diversity