8 Questions
What is the approximate duration of prenatal development?
40 weeks
During which stage of human development does rapid growth and sensory development occur?
Second trimester
What is a critical aspect of cognitive development during infancy and toddlerhood?
Object permanence
During which stage of human development does puberty preparation occur?
Middle childhood
What is a characteristic of social-emotional development during adolescence?
Peer influence
What is a characteristic of cognitive development during young adulthood?
Continued refinement of problem-solving
During which stage of human development does physical decline occur?
Late adulthood
What is a characteristic of social-emotional development during late adulthood?
Reflection
Study Notes
Stages of Human Development
Prenatal Development
- Begins with fertilization and lasts approximately 40 weeks
- Divided into three trimesters
- First trimester: implantation, embryogenesis, and organogenesis
- Second trimester: rapid growth and sensory development
- Third trimester: brain and neurological development
Infancy and Toddlerhood (0-3 years)
- Physical development: rapid growth, motor skill development (e.g., rolling, sitting, crawling, walking)
- Cognitive development: sensory exploration, object permanence, and language acquisition
- Social-emotional development: attachment formation, emotional regulation, and social interaction
Early Childhood (4-6 years)
- Physical development: refinement of motor skills, improved coordination
- Cognitive development: pretend play, language expansion, and problem-solving
- Social-emotional development: cooperation, empathy, and friendship formation
Middle Childhood (7-10 years)
- Physical development: continued refinement of motor skills, puberty preparation
- Cognitive development: concrete operational thinking, moral development
- Social-emotional development: peer relationships, self-concept formation, and emotional regulation
Adolescence (11-18 years)
- Physical development: puberty, rapid growth, and physical changes
- Cognitive development: formal operational thinking, abstract reasoning
- Social-emotional development: identity formation, peer influence, and emotional intensity
Young Adulthood (19-39 years)
- Physical development: physical peak, health maintenance
- Cognitive development: continued refinement of problem-solving, decision-making
- Social-emotional development: independence, intimacy, and career establishment
Middle Adulthood (40-64 years)
- Physical development: physical decline, health maintenance
- Cognitive development: expertise development, wisdom
- Social-emotional development: generativity, social responsibility, and emotional maturity
Late Adulthood (65+ years)
- Physical development: physical decline, health management
- Cognitive development: cognitive maintenance, wisdom
- Social-emotional development: reflection, life review, and emotional acceptance
Stages of Human Development
Prenatal Development
- Lasts approximately 40 weeks from fertilization
- Divided into three trimesters:
- First trimester: implantation, embryogenesis, and organogenesis
- Second trimester: rapid growth and sensory development
- Third trimester: brain and neurological development
Infancy and Toddlerhood (0-3 years)
- Physical development: rapid growth, motor skill development, including rolling, sitting, crawling, and walking
- Cognitive development: sensory exploration, object permanence, and language acquisition
- Social-emotional development: attachment formation, emotional regulation, and social interaction
Early Childhood (4-6 years)
- Physical development: refinement of motor skills, improved coordination
- Cognitive development: pretend play, language expansion, and problem-solving skills
- Social-emotional development: cooperation, empathy, and friendship formation
Middle Childhood (7-10 years)
- Physical development: continued refinement of motor skills, preparation for puberty
- Cognitive development: concrete operational thinking, moral development, and understanding of rules and norms
- Social-emotional development: peer relationships, self-concept formation, and emotional regulation
Adolescence (11-18 years)
- Physical development: puberty, rapid growth, and physical changes
- Cognitive development: formal operational thinking, abstract reasoning, and logical thinking
- Social-emotional development: identity formation, peer influence, and emotional intensity
Young Adulthood (19-39 years)
- Physical development: physical peak, health maintenance, and physical strength
- Cognitive development: continued refinement of problem-solving, decision-making, and critical thinking
- Social-emotional development: independence, intimacy, and career establishment
Middle Adulthood (40-64 years)
- Physical development: physical decline, health maintenance, and chronic disease management
- Cognitive development: expertise development, wisdom, and life experience
- Social-emotional development: generativity, social responsibility, and emotional maturity
Late Adulthood (65+ years)
- Physical development: physical decline, health management, and age-related diseases
- Cognitive development: cognitive maintenance, wisdom, and life reflection
- Social-emotional development: reflection, life review, and emotional acceptance
Explore the different stages of human development, from prenatal to infancy and toddlerhood. Learn about the physical, cognitive, and emotional changes that occur during these stages.
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