Components and Stages of Human Development

This flashcard set focuses on the Components and Stages of Human Development!

physical maturity

Age is indicated by the ________ of the skeleton.

pituitary gland

Hormones from the ________ cause the sex organs to grow and develop, making them capable of reproduction.

Puberty

________ usually takes place between the ages of ten and fifteen in both sexes but, in general, occurs slightly earlier in females.

sexual maturity

During puberty, a whole range of physiological changes take place, as both genders begin to grow into ________.

middle childhood

In ________, the body undergoes a stabilizing period that allows the child to begin to establish an important base of motor skills.

Human growth

________ and development continue throughout a persons life, taking place at different rates during four different stages: infancy /toddler; childhood; puberty /adolescence; and adulthood.

division of human growth

The stages of human development refer to the ________ and development into four basic stages, each with its own characteristics and a particular relationship to gender:

The four basic components of human growth and development are

physical, cognitive, social, and emotional

Human growth and development continue throughout a persons life, taking place at different rates during four different stages

infancy/toddler; childhood; puberty/adolescence; and adulthood

What are some things that occur during the adulthood stage?

Relatively large gains in weight;
• A reduced capacity to take in and utilize oxygen;
• An increase in blood pressure and resting heart rate;
• A weakening of stress-bearing joints, such as the
knees and hips.

What ages does Puberty take place?

Puberty usually takes place between the ages
of ten and fifteen in both sexes but, in general,
occurs slightly earlier in females.

Physical.

The growth and development of the body’s muscles, bones, energy systems, and nervous system.

Cognitive.

Our ability to interpret and process information and the introduction and establishment of a person’s self-concept or self-awareness.

Social.

The development of relationships with peers, friends, relatives, adults, and others in the “outside world.”

Emotional.

Our ability to manage and regulate emotions such as fear, pleasure, anger, and empathy.

What stage has psychological adjustment?

Puberty is a time of considerable psychological adjustment, as many changes brought on by puberty take on a social and behavioral context.

What age does adulthood take place in?

18 years and older

What age does childhood take place in?

4 to 10 years

What age does puberty take place in?

11 to 18 years

What age does the infancy-toddler stage occur in?

2 to 3 years