Vocab
The Process of increasing in physical size...
Growth
What time period is infancy happening from?
Birth-two years old
During Early Adulthood, What are some things that you are expected to do during this stage?
Leave home, Get a job, Start a Family, Go to college, Finish School
What are some things that are expected to happen during late adulthood?
retirement, reflection on life, and potential physical and mental effects of aging
How many inches do you grow during your childhood on average per year?
2 inches per year
child experiences physical and hormonal changes that mark a transition into adulthood
Puberty
During Infancy, what is a very important trait?
Language Exposure
Cognitive Skills
Motor Skills
During Early adulthood, you learn ways to cope with stress, what are some ways that you can cope with stress?
Deep Breaths, Journaling, Physical Activity, Sleep, Eat Well
During late adulthood, what are some things that you might experience mentally?
You might develop dementia, or Alzheimer disease which may cause you to forget things.
During Puberty, what is ONE change a boy might face?
Acne, Facial Hair, Voice Deeper
confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-respect
Self-Esteem
What is one way your brain grows cognitively during infancy?
Your brain learns to focus on multiple things, search areas of interest, develop the 5 senses.
If you have a child during Early Adulthood, and you speak Spanish and English to them daily.. will they be bilingual?
yes, There is a high chance that they will learn both languages if they are around them a lot.
When does late adulthood start and end?
65 to life
During Puberty, what is one thing a girl might face?
Acne, Curvier, Hips Grow, Care about the small things, Menstrual Cycle
the action of attempting to explain or justify behavior or an attitude with logical reasons, even if these are not appropriate
Rationalization
During Infancy, what is one thing you learn how to do physically?
Walk, Balance, Reflexes, Holding their head up, Smiling, Waving
When does early adulthood start and end?
ages 20 to 40 years old
What are some physical affects of late adulthood?
Bones start to get more brittle, you get tired easier, you want to stay home more and you cannot stand for long periods of time.
What is the difference between Growth and Development?
Growth is referring to physical, Development is referring to all aspects developing such as cognitive, social, and motor skills.
the period of human development just preceding adolescence. specifically: the period between the approximate ages of 9 and 12
Pre-Adolescence
A 1 year old child is cooking with mom and dad, the baby wants to reach and touch the stove even though it is extremely hot and red, explain why the baby wants to do this?
Curiosity, mind focused on only one thing, wanting to move their hands and body wherever they want to.
During Early Adulthood, tell me what you think happens mentally during this time?
You develop a state of independence and emotional maturity and stability.
Mrs. Jones, age 86, complains of fullness after eating only small amounts of food. This is primarily due to which gastrointestinal change?
Slower metabolism, stomach shrinks with age causing you to get full faster.
Explain Metabolism throughout the aging process from childhood until late adult hood.
Your metabolism slows down more with age.