Definitions
a physical change and increase in size
growth
determines characteristics of gender, physical characteristics (eye color, potential height) and temperament
genetics
motor development permits increased physical autonomy
toddlerhood
early childhood experiences have a strong influence on a child's development and later experiences
attachment theory
stat
at once, immediately
developmental sequences and patterns that are predictable in a child's growth
developmental milestones
Poor living conditions
environment
behaviour largely reflexive
neonatal
learning takes place when an individual's reaction to a stimulus is either positively or negatively reinforced
behaviourist theory
TPR
temperature, pulse, respiration
increase in complexity of function and skill progression
development
-provides support and safety for child
-involved in child's physical and psychological well-being and development
family
adaptation to retirement, changing physical abilities, and chronic illness may develop
older adulthood
child interacts with environment at different levels
ecological systems theory
p.c.
after meals
growth occurring from head downward (obvious at birth)
cephalocaudal
essential to growth and development
children are more likely to have infections
children less likely to obtain full height potential
nutrition
peer group increasingly influences behaviour
physical, cognitive, and social development increase
school age
individuals learn by observing and thinking about behaviour of self and others
social learning theory
Rx
prescription
growth that occurs from the center of the body outward
proximodistal
our response to our environment (internal and external)
temperament
physical growth accelerates
values tested
stress increases in face of conflicts
adolescence
how we learn to think, reason and use language
cognitive theories
BRP
bathroom privileges