Human Lifespan Development: Unit 1 - Physical Development

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What is the difference between growth and development?

Growth and development are unrelated, they refer to different aspects of the life span.

Growth is the increase in skills and abilities, while development is the increase in measured quantity.

Growth is the increase in measured quantity, while development is the increase in skills and abilities. (correct)

Growth and development are the same thing, they both refer to the increase in physical size.

What is the typical growth rate for infants between their first and second year of life?

12 cm in height and 2.5 kg in weight. (correct)

8 cm in height and 2 kg in weight.

15 cm in height and 3.5 kg in weight.

10 cm in height and 3 kg in weight.

What is a key difference between boys and girls when it comes to growth rates?

There is no difference in growth rates between boys and girls.

Boys and girls have the same growth rates, but at different life stages.

Boys typically experience faster growth rates than girls.

Girls typically experience faster growth rates than boys. (correct)

What is the purpose of growth measurements for infants?

To track the infant's progress and identify any issues with weight or height. Signup and view all the answers

When does the most rapid growth in infancy occur?

During the first six months of life. Signup and view all the answers

What is recorded in a personal child health record?

All of the above. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between growth and development?

Growth refers to an increase in measured quantities like height, while development refers to an increase in skills, abilities, and capabilities. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about the rate of growth is true?

Growth is rapid during infancy and puberty, but slower in other life stages. Signup and view all the answers

What are the two dimensions typically used to measure growth?

Weight and length/height Signup and view all the answers

During which period does an infant experience the most rapid growth?

The first six months Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of recording an infant's growth measurements in a personal child health record?

To identify if the infant is under or overweight, or growing too slowly Signup and view all the answers

What is a typical weight gain for an infant between their second and third years?

2 kg and 8 cm Signup and view all the answers

In which order does development typically occur?

From head to toe, inside to outside Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an area of development mentioned?

Financial development Signup and view all the answers

What are milestones?

Developmental norms describing expected skills Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about development is TRUE?

Development happens holistically across areas Signup and view all the answers

What does 'gross motor skills' refer to?

Large muscle movements like walking Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately describes the principles of development?

Development progresses from the inside to the outside, with control over movement beginning in the body and then extending to the arms, legs, and fingers. Signup and view all the answers

What are milestones in the context of development?

Milestones are specific developmental norms that describe the skills infants, children, and adolescents are expected to acquire at certain ages and stages. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following areas of development is not mentioned in the text?

Spiritual development Signup and view all the answers

According to the principles of development, how does development occur?

Development occurs holistically, with each area being dependent on the others. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about physical development in infancy and early childhood is accurate based on the information provided?

Physical development includes the acquisition of gross motor skills, such as crawling and walking. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Physical Development across the Life Stages

Growth and development are different concepts: growth refers to an increase in measured quantities (e.g., height, weight), while development refers to an increase in skills, abilities, and capabilities.
Life stages are marked by physical, physiological, and psychological changes, with milestones developing alongside social roles and different stages of life.
Growth rates differ across life stages, with rapid growth during infancy and again during puberty.

Principles of Growth

The process of growth involves increases in height and weight.
Growth is not continuous, with rapid growth spurts during infancy and puberty.
Boys and girls have different growth rates.
Growth is measured in two dimensions: weight and length/height.

Infant Growth

Rapid growth in infancy occurs during the first six months of life.
A healthy infant will be half their adult height at age two.
Growth measurements help identify potential issues, such as underweight or overweight, or slow growth.
Infant growth rates:
- Between the first and second years: 12cm and 2.5kg.
- Between the second and third years: 2kg and 8cm.

Principles of Development

Development involves changes that involve ability levels altering.
Development happens from head to toe, with control over different body parts emerging in sequence.
Development happens from inside to outside, with control over larger muscles emerging before smaller ones.
Development happens holistically, with each area dependent on others.
Milestones describe skills expected to be developed at certain ages and stages in life (e.g., walking, talking, tying shoelaces).
Development involves physical, intellectual, language, emotional, and social skills.

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Explore the concept of physical development across different life stages in the human lifespan. Learn about the differences between growth and development, and how they manifest from childhood to old age, including growth spurts and skill enhancement.