Growth and Development
The physical changes that occur in the size of human beings.
What is growth
A child from 1 to 3 years old.
What is toddler
To have opposing feelings.
They have very fragile skin that tears easily, leaving them at risk for infections.
What is older adult.
At this stage you learn to trust others.
What is trust vs. mistrust
Growth occurs in an orderly and predictable pattern, progressing from the head downward.
What is cephalocaudal
The spaces between the bones of the skull that are not fused together, sometimes called soft spots.
What is fontanels
12 to 19 years of age
What is adolescence.
40 to 65 years of age.
What is middle adulthood.
At this stage you seek sense of self and plan according to one's abilities.
What is identity vs. role confusion
An example of a mental impairment would be a child who suffers brain damage at birth, do to a lack of oxygen, also known as
What is anoxia
Children at this age need to be allowed to pretend, role-play, and explore an identity in the world and develop a sense of independence.
What is preschooler
The onset of the development of sexual characteristics and functions, occurs between the ages of 11 and 14.
What is puberty
During this stage people are often referred to as being "in the prime of their lives."
What is young adult.
At this stage you develop intimate relationships and choose careers.
What is intimacy vs. isolation
The ability to think at higher levels and develop a value system that differentiates right from wrong.
What is moral development
Birth through 1 year of age.
What is infant
5 to 12 years of age.
What is school-age child.
They reflect on the past and anticipate the future.
What is middle adult.
This stage occurs from 3 to 6 years of age, and you initiate activities and influence environment.
What is initiative vs. guilt.
Factors: Cultural expectations, violence and abuse, resources and support systems, and parental influence.
What is social factors
At this age they begin to learn the spiritual beliefs.
What is toddler.
Both physiological changes and psychosocial adjustments occur at this stage.
What is adolescence.
What is generativity.
Erikson's stages of psychosocial development where you accept worth, uniqueness, and death.
What is integrity vs. despair