Human Growth and Development Life Stages Basic Definitions
Human Growth and Development Life Stages
Basic Definitions § Growth=measurable physical changes that occur throughout a person’s life § Development=changes in intellectual, mental, emotional, social, and functional skills that occur over time § Life stages=stages of growth & development from birth to death
Basic Definitions § Puberty=development of the sexual organs & secondary sexual characteristics § Anorexia nervosa (anorexia)=psychological 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 § Bulimia=psychological disorder in which a person alternately binges (eats excessively) & then fasts, or refuses to eat at all.
Basic Definitions § Bulimarexia=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 females than males and usually occur during adolescence § Chemical abuse=use of substances such as alcohol or drugs & the development of a physical and/or mental dependence on them. Frequently begins in adolescence
Basic Definitions § Suicide=found in many life stages, is one of the leading causes of death in adolescents § Alzheimer’s disease=progressive, irreversible disease involving memory loss, disorientation, deterioration of intellectual function, and speech and gait disturbances. Usually occurs in late adulthood Short-term memory is usually first to decline
Types of Growth & Development § Physical=body growth (ht & wt changes, muscle & nerve development, & changes in body organs) § Mental or Cognitive=intellectual development (how to solve problems, make judgements, & deal with situations) § Emotional=feelings (dealing with love, hate, joy, fear, & excitement) § Social=interactions & relationships with others
7 Life Stages § Infancy: birth to 1 year § Early childhood: 1 -6 years § Late childhood: 6 -12 years § Adolescence: § Early adulthood: § Middle adulthood: § Late adulthood: 12 -18 years 19 -40 years 40 -65 years and older
7 Life Stages § Read assigned information about the 7 life stages
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