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Human Growth and Development (Lecture 1 (Life Stages (Infancy (most rapid…
Human Growth and Development
Lecture 1
Growth
spans over individuals life
measurable physical change
begins at birth and ends at death
Development
process of becoming fully grown
more difficult to measure
refers to change in mental, social, emotional and functional skills
HCW should be aware of various stages
Life Stages
Infancy
most rapid growth
weights 6-8 pounds
height 18-22 inches
end of first year weight triples
reflexes present at birth
responds to discomfort
can't speak at birth
can speak and use words at 12 months
but very shy until about 12 months when they are more social around family
has some emotions
mimic everything
Early childhood
Late Childhood
Adolescence
Early Adulthood
Late Adulthood
Middle Adult
Physical
body growth, height, weight, muscle, nerve, organs
Mental
intellectual, solve problems, judgement
Emotional
feelings
Social
interactions and relationships
Each stage builds off each other
Erik Erickson
Psychoanalyst identified 8 life stages
basic conflicts need to be resolved before they have problems with it in future life stages
Lecture 2
Early Childhood
growth not dramatic
average weight 45 pounds
height 46 inches
skeletal muscle development
lower body develops quicker
muscle coordination
learns to control bladder, read and write
most teeth are in by 2-3
vocal 1500-2500 words
short attention span
ask many questions
make decisions on logic
develop self awareness
defy limits
gain self confidence
feel anger and impatient
gain better emotional control later in stage
fear parent separation
Late Childhood
also called preadolescence
gain 4-7 pounds
height increases couple inches every year
engage in more physical activity
primary teeth lose
secondary sexual characteristics begin
speech skills complex
read and writing skills
can solve problems
memory more complex
understand values
emotions under control
sexual maturation
may be restless
moves from independent to group oriented
accepts others and standards of behavior
Adolescences
often tramatic
growth spurt
muscle coordination slows
puberty
increase knowledge and skills
learn to make decisions and accept responsibility
stormy or in conflict
feel inadequate and insecure
worry about appearance and relationships
spend less time with family more with peers
seek security
approval of others and self confidence becomes secure
more mature with adult behavior
Diseases and Disorders
Anorexia
mental disorder when drastic food reduction takes place
Bulimia
disorder with fast/refusing to eat
Bulimarexia
when person induces vomiting to rid food
Chemical Abuse
use of substances and develop physical or mental dependence
Suicide
one of leading causes of deaths in adolescence
permanet solution to temporary problem
Lecture 3
Earl;y Adulthood
most productive
complete
prime childbearing
pursue career
independence
many stresses
learn to accept cities and profit
move away from peer groups
hang around similar people
become more involved with mate
Middle Adulthood
called middle aged
hair thins and grey
skin wrinkles
hearing loss
visual acuity
weight gain
mental ability increases
acquire understanding of life
more confident
period of contentment
emotional foundation of previous life stages determine this one
depend of relationships
husband wife relationship stronger
highest divorce rate in this group
Late Adulthood
senior or elderly
all body systems affected
skin becomes dry and wrinkled
brown and yellow spots
hair thin
bones become brittle
vertebrae cartilage thins
muscle tone loss
heart less efficient
memory loss
more activity better you age
SOB
short term memory fades
some cope well others do not
development of new social contacts important
Death
happens to everyone no one can avoid it
young people ignore it
usually occurs in the elderly
terminal illness
a disease that cannot be cured
some react different
Marlows hierarchy of needs
lower levels need to be met before going up
needs exist from birth to death
needs influence behavior
needs have a priority status
5 Stages of Grief
Bargaining
Depression
Anger
Acceptance
Denial