PSYC 1050: Unit 1: Introduction to Human Development

This set of flashcards covers the fundamental concepts of human development, the biopsychosocial model, developmental stages across the lifespan, and the dimensions of wellness versus illness as relevant to healthcare professions.

What is the definition of human development?

The scientific study of how people grow, change, and adapt from conception until death.

What does the term lifespan refer to in developmental psychology?

The entire length of a person's life, from conception until death.

How does growth differ from development?

Growth refers specifically to physical changes in the body like height and weight, while development is a broader concept that includes changes in thinking, emotions, personality, and behavior.

How do healthcare professionals define health?

A state of physical, mental, and social well-being.

What is the biopsychosocial model?

A model that recognizes health and development are influenced by three interacting areas: biological factors, psychological factors, and social factors.

What are biological factors in human development?

Physical characteristics of the body including genetics, brain development, hormones, nutrition, sleep, and physical health.

What are psychological factors in human development?

Mental and emotional processes including thoughts, emotions, personality, memory, learning, motivation, and coping skills.

What are social factors in human development?

Environmental influences such as family relationships, friendships, education, culture, income, and access to healthcare.

What is a stage model of development?

A series of age-related periods during which individuals often experience common physical, cognitive, emotional, and social changes.

What is the age range for the Newborn stage?

Birth to $1$ month.

What is the age range for Infancy?

$1$ month to $2$ years.

What is the age range for Early Childhood?

$2$ to $6$ years.

What is the age range for Middle Childhood?

$6$ to $11$ years.

What is the age range for Adolescence?

$12$ to $18$ years.

What is the age range for Emerging Adulthood?

$18$ to $25$ years.

What is the age range for Early Adulthood?

$25$ to $40$ years.

What is the age range for Middle Adulthood?

$40$ to $65$ years.

What is the age range for Late Adulthood?

$65$ years and older.

What is wellness?

An active process and state of overall well-being involving physical, emotional, mental, and social health.

How is illness defined in this course?

A condition that affects physical or mental health and interferes with normal functioning, which can be acute or chronic.

What is the wellness-illness continuum?

A perspective where health is viewed as a line between poor health and optimal wellness, rather than just being healthy or sick.

What are the four dimensions of wellness described in the notes?

Physical Wellness, Emotional Wellness, Social Wellness, and Mental Wellness.

How should healthcare professionals communicate with adolescents?

Respect their need for independence and privacy, answer detailed questions, and be aware of their concern for peer opinions.

What is patient-centered care?

Treating patients with dignity and respect while considering their individual needs, values, preferences, and life experiences.