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Human growth and development (Topic 1 (Exploring human growth and…
Human growth and development
Topic 1
Exploring human growth and development
Human growth
Increase in physical size or mass
Gradual process - occurs from birth until a point in adulthood when they reach their maximum height
Physical process of growth involves weight gain as well as height
Once reached maximum height, other aspects of physique evolved - reached a point of physical maturity
Human development
Developmental norms
Baby can sit unaided - 6-9 months
Baby can crawl - 8-10 months
Infant can say a few words - 9-12 months
Baby can walk unaided - 12-13 months
Puberty begins - 10 (girls) 12 (boys)
Menopause occurs 45-55 yeas
Knowledge provides useful guide for assessing childs growth development
Observation, experience and research show specific growth and development occurs in specific time perioid
Continuity as well as change
'Life' terms
Life course
Life span and life expectancy
Life stages
Topic 10
Promoting health and wellbeing
Topic 5
From adulthood to old age
Topic 3
Childhood growth and development
Topic 6
Genes, inheritance and human development
Topic 7
Social factors and human development
Topic 9
Environmental factors and human development
Topic 8
Lifestyle factors and human development
Topic 2
Introducing infancy
Topic 4
Experiencing adolescence