Human Growth and Development Life Stages Basic Definitions

Human Growth and Development Life Stages

Basic Definitions § _______________=measurable physical changes that occur throughout a person’s life § _______________=changes in intellectual, mental, emotional, social, and functional skills that occur over time § _______________=stages of growth & development from birth to death

Basic Definitions § _____________=development of the sexual organs & secondary sexual characteristics § ______________________=psych ological disorder in which a person drastically reduces food intake or refuses to eat at all. Results in metabolic disturbances, excessive weight loss, weakness, & death if not treated § _____________=psychological disorder in which a person alternately binges (eats excessively) & then fasts, or refuses to eat at all.

Basic Definitions § _______________=psychological condition in which a person eats excessively & then uses laxatives or vomits to get rid of the food § All 3 eating disorders are more common in ___________ than males and usually occur during ______________ § ___________________=use of substances such as alcohol or drugs & the development of a physical and/or mental dependence on them. Frequently begins in ______________

Basic Definitions § _______________=found in many life stages, is one of the leading causes of death in adolescents § ______________________=progr essive, irreversible disease involving memory loss, disorientation, deterioration of intellectual function, and speech and gait disturbances. Usually occurs in _________________ memory is usually first to decline

Types of Growth & Development § ______________=body growth (ht & wt changes, muscle & nerve development, & changes in body organs) § ______________________=intellectu al development (how to solve problems, make judgements, & deal with situations) § ______________=feelings (dealing with love, hate, joy, fear, & excitement) § ____________=interactions & relationships with others

7 Life Stages § Read assigned information about the 7 life stages