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Human Growth and Development (Infancy (Most rapid changes occur (Newborns…
Human Growth and Development
Infancy
Most rapid changes occur
Newborns weigh about 6-8 pounds and measure 18-22 inches
Reflexes
Moro relfiex
Rooting reflex
Sucking reflex
Grasp reflex
Will grasp things put in their hand
Slight touch on the lips
slight touch on the cheek the head will turn
startle reflex
Within the first year their weight is tripled
2-4 months they are able to lift their head, roll side to side, support arms, grasp and reach objects
4-6 months they can turn their body completely around, accept objects and hold their own bottles
8-10 months they can crawl, babble/sing, and pull themselves up
12 months they can walk, crawl, grab objects, but their eyesight is poor
2-4 months they can coo and babble
6 months they can understand some words and can make sounds
12 months, they know many words and use singular words
newborns can only show social excitement
4-6 months they show distress, delight, anger, disgust, and fear
12 months they can show elation, affection, and other emotions
4 months old they can recognize caregivers
6 months old they watch activities of others and show signs of possessiveness
12 months old they are shy around strangers, socialize with people they know, show facial expressions, and vocal sounds
Newborn to 1 years old
Early Childhood
Age is 1-6
Physical development
at age 6 the weight is suppose to increase 45 pounds from birth
Height should increase by 46 inches
they have an adult like appearance
increase in muscle coordination
learn how to read, write, draw and use eating utensils
Age 2-4 you get bladder and bowel control
Mental Development
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you learn about 1,500-2,300 words by age 6
recognize letters and some words
they ask frequent questions
Decisions are based on logic rather that trial and error
Late Childhood
Age 6-12
Physical development
Mental development
speech skills more complex
Reading and writing skills developed
use information to solve problems
Gains 4-7 pounds
height begins to grow 2-3 inches per year
primary teeth are lost and adult teeth come in
10-12 secondary sexual characteristics develop
Adolescents
12-18 years old
Physical development
Mental development
increase in knowledge and sharpening of skills
This is the stage where we find ourselves and start trying new things
muscle coordination slows down
Puberty
sudden height or weight increase
Early Adulthood
19-40 years old
Physical development
Mental development
Emotional development
Social Development
move away from peer groups and focus on family and work
stress about marriage and family and career
find satisfaction with achievements
persue education for career
establish lifestyle and family values
all of the physical development is basically finished
prime childbearing time
Middle Adulthood
Age 40-65
physical development
mental development
Emotional development
Social development
depend on family and work relationships
husband and wife relationships become stronger, or divorce occurs
period of contentment or crisis
emotional foundation of previous life stages determines emotional status
mental ability increases
acquire understanding of life
more confident in decision making
hair begins to thin and grey
skin begins to wrinkle
hearing and eye sight loss
weight gain because metabolism slows down
Late Adulthood
Age 65 and older
physical development
Mental development
emotional development
some cope well but others become bitter and hostile
deal with retirement and death often
short term memory starts fading
all body systems are affected
hair loss and thins
age spots develop
brittle bones
kidney and bladder less efficient
muscle tone decreases
Sydnee Demske
