Key terms for human growth and development 1.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? Health & Social CareHuman growth and developmentBTEC NationalOther Created by: courtneyhannahCreated on: 23-11-17 09:29 An increase in physical size Growth 1 of 30 An increase in skills, abilities and emotions Development 2 of 30 The passing of characteristics genetically from one generation to another Hereditary 3 of 30 The surroundings and conditions a person is brought up in Environment 4 of 30 The way someone holds their body when standing or sitting Posture 5 of 30 Physical movements carried out by the brain, nervous system and muscles. They can be gross or fine. Motor skills 6 of 30 The development of the brain. It is how children learn to orgainise their mind and make sense of their surroundings.. Intellectual development 7 of 30 The development of fine and gross motor skills. It involves developing control over the body, particularly muscles and physical coordination. Physical development 8 of 30 How people develop social and emotional skills. It allows people to form positive relationships with the people around them. Social development 9 of 30 The action of becoming pregnant including fertilization and implantation. Conception 10 of 30 The fusion of male and female gametes. Fertilization 11 of 30 A young child or baby (aged 0-2 years) Infant 12 of 30 The period of being a child (aged 3-8 years) Childhood 13 of 30 The process of developing from a child into an adult (aged 9-18 years) Adolescent 14 of 30 The state of being fully grown or mature (19-65 years) Adulthood 15 of 30 When a person is aged around 46-64 years Middle adulthood 16 of 30 When a person is aged 65+ Older adulthood 17 of 30 The process in a women of discharging blood and other material from the lining of the uterus in a cycle of 28 days from puberty to menopause. Menstruation 18 of 30 The period during with adolescents reach sexual maturity and become capable of reproduction. Puberty 19 of 30 Treatment with oestrogens with the aim of alleviating menopausal symptoms of osteoporosis. Hormone replacement therapy 20 of 30 The stopping of menstruation. Menopause 21 of 30 A period of mourning after a loss. Bereavement 22 of 30 The action of leaving a job and ceasing work. Retirement 23 of 30 The process of giving birth. Labour 24 of 30 What a person experiences during their individual life cycle. They are a unique pattern of events and experiences that can define a person's life. Life stages 25 of 30 the amount of time between a person's birth and their death. Life span 26 of 30 The average set of expectations for a child's development. Developmental norms 27 of 30 Features that are there since birth. Primary sexual characteristics 28 of 30 Features that start to appear during puberty. Secondary sexual characteristics 29 of 30 A strong emotional bond between a child and caregiver. Attachment 30 of 30
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