Lifespan Stages
0-2 Years
Infancy
Changes to the body and its systems
Physical development
Based on common interests such as sports and hobbies
Friendships
The fusing of a sperm and an egg cell
Fertilisation
Name 1 positive perception of youth
Positive, ambitious, hardworking, happy
Late adulthood
65+
Increase in complexity of behavior patterns
Social development
Formed with people who play significant roles in your life
Relationships with teachers, coaches or mentors
What do you need to consider when becoming a parent
Responsibilities, support, and resources
Name 2 negative perceptions of youth
Frightening, lazy, selfish
A zygote is formed during this stage
Prenatal
Experiencing the full range of emotions
Emotional development
Provides love, security, care, and support
Family relationships
Medicare, Family Tax Benefit, Dad and Partner Pay, Parental Leave Pay, Pregnancy Birth and Baby Helpline, Childcare Subsidy, and Raising Children Website
Federal Government Resources
The difference in attitudes and opinions experienced by people of different generations
Generation gap
12-18 years
Youth
Complexity of processes
Intellectual development
Family, friendships, intimate, online, professional, and teachers/coaches/mentors
Types of relationships
5 rights a child has (UN convention)
Live a full life
Quality health care
A good standard of living
Relax, play, and leisure activities
Protection from being hurt and mistreated
List the 4 common negative perceptions of older adults
Bad drivers, complain a lot, burden on the health system, resistant to change and have trouble learning complex task
Middle adulthood
40-65
Series of orderly predictable changes that occur from fertilization until death
Development
Trust, Loyalty, Honesty, Empathy, Safety, Equality, and Respect
What are the 3 responsibilities that you need to consider when becoming a parent
Can a child's needs be met
Can an environment that will promote optimal development be provided
Are the changes that parenting will bring be acceptable
Name 4 factors that influence peoples perceptions of others
Values and beliefs
Past experiences
Media Portrayal
Individual experiences
Other peoples opinions
Political and public view