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Lifespan
The total amount of time for which a person is alive.
Prenatal stage
From fertilisation until birth; characterised by rapid growth and organ development.
Infancy stage
From birth until the second birthday; marked by rapid motor skill and language growth.
Early childhood stage
From age 2 until the sixth birthday marked by slow, steady growth and basic social skills.
Late childhood stage
From age 6 until the 12th birthday;involves steady growth and school-influenced skills.
Youth stage
From age 12 until the 18th birthday; characterized by rapid growth, puberty, and independence
Early adulthood stage
From age 18 until 40;physical peak occurs between 25 and 30
Middle adulthood stage
From age 40 until 65; involves career stability, physical aging signs, and menopause.
Late adulthood stage
From age 65 until death; marked by retirement, declining health, and lifestyle changes.
Development
Predictable, lifelong changes in physical, social, emotional, and intellectual capacities.
Physical Development
changes to the body and its systems. These can be changes in size (i.e. growth),complexity (for example, the increase in complexity of the nervous system) and motor skills (for example, learning to
Gross motor skills
Movements involving large muscle groups like running, throwing, and jumping.
Fine motor skills
Precise movements using small muscle groups like writing and buttoning a shirt.
Primary sex characteristics
Body organs directly involved in reproduction that mature during puberty
Secondary sex characteristics
Physical traits indicating sexual maturity not directly involved in reproduction
Social Development
the increasing complexity of behaviour patterns used in relationships with other people
Social roles
Expectations that shape individual behavior and responsibilities within society.
Emotional Development
relates to experiencing the full range of emotions, and increasing complexity relating to the expression of emotions, the development of a self-concept and resilience.
Self-concept
An individual's awareness and perception of their own identity, values, and traits.
Resilience
The ability to adapt to difficult situations and bounce back from adversity.
Intellectual Development
the increase in complexity of processes in the brain, such as thought, knowledge and memory
Concrete thought
Thinking focused strictly on physical objects and immediate observable reality.
Abstract thought
Ability to evaluate hypothetical concepts, complex ideas, and non-physical possibilities.
Generation gap
Differing views and values between distinct age groups, often causing misunderstandings.
Perceptions of youth
Societal beliefs ranging from positive (ambitious, vibrant) to negative (lazy, entitled
Relationship
A dynamic connection between two or more people that changes over time.
Authoritarian parenting
A strict parenting style with high rules and low warmth.
Authoritative parenting
A balanced, nurturing parenting style with clear rules that supports optimal development
Permissive parenting
A lenient parenting style with high warmth but few rules or limits.
Uninvolved parenting
A distant and neglectful parenting style with low responsiveness and guidance.
Consent
A free and voluntary agreement with a shared understanding, withdrawable at any time.
Conditions of no consent
When a person is asleep, unconscious, intoxicated, coerced, or under threat
Withdrawal of consent
Consent can be withdrawn at any time during sexual activity.
Age of consent (12-15 years)
Cannot consent to sex with someone more than 24 months older.
Sexual assault
Touching another person in a sexual way without their consent.
Rape
Sexually penetrating another person without their consent.
Acting in concert
Encouraging or assisting another person to commit a sexual assault or rape.
Respect in relationships
Valuing another person's feelings, opinions, and boundaries with dignity
Trust
Feeling emotionally and physically safe with someone through consistent, honest behavior.
Empathy
The ability to understand and share another person's feelings.
Equality in relationships
Both people having equal say and value without domination or control.
Types of abuse
Harmful behaviors categorized into physical, emotional, sexual, and financial abuse.
Healthy relationships and mental health
Lowers stress, reduces anxiety, and builds self-confidence and emotional security.
Healthy relationships and social health
Enhances communication skills, cooperation, and positive support networks
Healthy relationships and emotional development
Helps individuals recognize, manage, and express feelings effectively while building resilience.
Healthy relationships and intellectual development
Encourages problem-solving, learning, creativity, and critical thinking through positive encouragement
Factors influencing perceptions
Personal experiences, media portrayals, values, cultural background, and age group differences.
Healthy relationships and physical health
Lowers cortisol levels, reduces blood pressure, and encourages healthy physical habits.
Healthy relationships and spiritual health
Fosters a sense of belonging, purpose, connection, and shared values.
Language development in youth transition
Expansion of vocabulary, complex grammar usage