Key terms

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Growth
Process of increasing in size
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Development
Event constituting a new stage in a changing situation
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Development norms
Standards by which the progress of a child's development can be measured i.e. average age when a child walks.
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Milestones
Significant stage or event in the developement of something
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Gross motor skills
Abilities required in order to control the large muscles of the body for walking, running, sitting etc
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Fine motor skills
Small movements i.e. picking up small objects - use small muscles in fingers etc.
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Adolescence
Young person (9-18yrs)
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Puberty
Period where adolescence reach sexual maturity/ capable of reproduction
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Hormones
Person's sex hormones as held to influence behavior or mood
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Menopause
Period in women life (typically ages 45-50) when menstruation ceases
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Cognitive impairment
When a person has trouble rembering. learning new things, concentrating, or making decisions that affect their everyday life
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Abstract logical thinking
Involves logical/flexible thinking, problem solving, creative judgement
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Egocentric thinking
Inability to differentiate between self and other
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Concrete logical thinking
Literal thinking that is focused on the physical world
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Equilibriam
State in which opposing forces r influences are balanced. State of physical balance. Calm state of mind
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Disquilbriam
Loss of lack of equilibrium or stability in relation to supply, demand and prices
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Accomodation
Modifying schemes (concepts) in relation to new info and experiences
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Emotional literacy
Term used to describe the ability to understand & express feelings. Involves having self-awareness & recognition of one's own feelings & managing them
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Empathy
The ability to understand & share the feelings of another
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Attachment
Affection, fondness, or sympathy for someone or something
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Self image
Idea one has of one's abilities, appearances and personality
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Self concept
Idea of the self constructed from the beliefs one holds about oneself and the responses of others
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Deprivation
The lack of denial of something considered to be a necessity
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Privation
State in which food & other essentials for well-being are necessity
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Separation anxiety
Anxiety provoked in a young child by seperation of the threat of separation from its mother or main career.
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Nature
Basic and inherent features, character, or qualities of something
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Nurture
Action or process of nurturing someone or something
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Maturation
Action or process of maturation (sexual)
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Positive reinforcement
Encouraging or establishing a pattern of behavior by offering reward when the behavior is exhibited
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Negative reinforcement
Response or behavior is strengthened by stopping, removing or avoiding a negative outcome
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Diathesis
Tendency to suffer from a particular medical condition
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Genetic predisposition
Increased likelihood of developing a particular disease based on a persons genetic material
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Susceptibility
Likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing
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Cogneital
(disease or physical abnormality) or trait from birth or by firmly established habit
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Neural tube defects
Defects of brain. spine or spinal cord. Happens first month or pregnancy
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Pollutant
Substance that pollutes something i.e. water & atmosphere
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Respiratory disorder
Medical term that encompasses pathological conditions affecting organs & tissue that makes gas exchange etc.
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Cardiovascular problems
Conditions that involve narrowed or blocked blood vessels = heart attack etc.
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Hypothermia
Having an abnormally (dangerous) low body temp
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Dysfunctional family
Conflict, misbehavior, neglect or abuse
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Parenting styles
4 different types = authoritative, neglectful, permissive, and authoritarian
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Attitude
Settle way of thinking or feeling about something
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Secondary socialization
Learning what is appropriate behaviour as a member of a smaller group within society. Happens outside homes
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Primary socialization
Period early person's life (ealry) initially learn and build their selves through experiences/interactions
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Values
Principles or standards of behavior; one's judgement of what's important in life
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Lifestyle
Way in which a person lives
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Predictable events
events those can be certain will happen (planned)
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Unpredictable events
Not known in advance i.e. whats going to happen at football game
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Vascular dementia
Common form of dementia caused by an impaired supply if blood to the brain caused by series of small strokes
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Enabler
Person or thing that makes something possible
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