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What is human development?
What is human development?
- Unrelated to biologic determinants
- Static and unchanging
- Sequential changes in the function of the individual (correct)
- A process that only occurs during childhood
Define gestational age.
Define gestational age.
The age of the fetus or newborn in weeks from the first day of the mom's last menstrual period.
What is considered a normal gestational age?
What is considered a normal gestational age?
- 30-34 weeks
- 35-37 weeks
- 43-45 weeks
- 38-42 weeks (correct)
A newborn is considered premature if born before 38 weeks of gestational age.
A newborn is considered premature if born before 38 weeks of gestational age.
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Study Notes
Human Development
- Represents sequential changes in individual function.
- Can be described as either qualitative (quality of change) or quantitative (amount of change).
- Influenced by biological determinants and biopsychosocial factors, which include environmental experiences.
Gestational Age
- Defined as the age of a fetus or newborn, measured in weeks starting from the first day of the mother's last menstrual period.
- Normal range for gestational age is between 38 to 42 weeks.
- Birth before 38 weeks is classified as premature.
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