Human Growth and Development exam
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Growth & Development - answer 1. Measurable (Easier to measure)
-height
-weight
-head circumference
-dental
-development of sexual characteristics
-development of physical characteristics
Life Stages - answer -Infancy= birth to one year
-Early Childhood= 1-6 years
-Late Childhood= 6-12 years
-Adolescence= 12-18 years
-Early Adulthood= 19-40 years
-Middle Adulthood= 40-65 years
-Late Adulthood=65+ years.
, Infancy (birth-1 year) - answer -Most rapid and significant growth period of life.
-Weight Triples!
Ex. Avg newborn weighs 6-8 #
Avg 1 year old weight 21-24 #
-Muscle and Nervous Systems develop rapidly.
Primitive reflexes we are born with
1. Moro (Startle) reflex
2. Rooting reflex
3. Sucking reflex
4. Grasp reflex
5. Babinski reflex
6. Stepping reflex
Physical development milestones:
2-4 months-
-Rolling from side to side
-Grasp objects
-Prop on elbows when on prone (on stomach)
4-6 months-
-Turn body around
-Hold bottle
-Hold head up while sitting
6-8 months-
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