Human Development Worksheet
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Foundations of Human Development Worksheet
Write the key features, listed below, into the correct life stage of development and most significantly affected age range. In your own words, provide an explanation of the term and how it affects the developmental stage. An example is provided for reference. For the purposes of this assignment, field marked “N/A” do not need to be completed.
Biological
Development
Psychological or Cognitive
Development
Social
Development
Conception and
Pre-birth
Example:
Teratogens are substances, including drugs, that cause malformations in the fetus (Zastrow & Kirst-Ashman, 2010, p.54).
For example, the text states that teratogens are Certain drugs affect biological development …show more content…
For example, a husband and wife who cannot get pregnant on their own, can try in-vitro fertilization so that the wife or a surrogate mother can carry their child to term. This process is not always 100%, can require more than one embryo being placed, in hopes of one of them …show more content…
For example, children use their fine motor skills when writing, holding small items, buttoning clothing, turning pages, eating, cutting with scissors, and using computer keyboards. Mastery of fine motor skills requires precision and coordination. Motor skills are achieved from birth and i
Temperament is each individual’s distinguishing mental and emotional nature that results in a characteristic pattern of responses to people and situations.
For example, according to our text “some babies are more emotionally reactive, or easily and intensely irritated by events, than others are. Some are highly active; others are relatively sluggish. Some are very sociable or interested in and responsive to people; others are more standoffish” (Zastrow & Kirst-Ashman, 2010).
Sensorimotor Period is the first stage of cognitive development which extends from birth to 2 years of age. During this period, a child progresses from simple thoughtless reflex reactions to a basic understanding of the environment.
For example, if a child is attached to a particular item, they will immediately realize it is missing if someone comes and takes it and search for it in order to find it (Zastrow & Kirst-Ashman,
Foundations of Human Development Worksheet
Write the key features, listed below, into the correct life stage of development and most significantly affected age range. In your own words, provide an explanation of the term and how it affects the developmental stage. An example is provided for reference. For the purposes of this assignment, field marked “N/A” do not need to be completed.
Biological
Development
Psychological or Cognitive
Development
Social
Development
Conception and
Pre-birth
Example:
Teratogens are substances, including drugs, that cause malformations in the fetus (Zastrow & Kirst-Ashman, 2010, p.54).
For example, the text states that teratogens are Certain drugs affect biological development …show more content…
For example, a husband and wife who cannot get pregnant on their own, can try in-vitro fertilization so that the wife or a surrogate mother can carry their child to term. This process is not always 100%, can require more than one embryo being placed, in hopes of one of them …show more content…
For example, children use their fine motor skills when writing, holding small items, buttoning clothing, turning pages, eating, cutting with scissors, and using computer keyboards. Mastery of fine motor skills requires precision and coordination. Motor skills are achieved from birth and i
Temperament is each individual’s distinguishing mental and emotional nature that results in a characteristic pattern of responses to people and situations.
For example, according to our text “some babies are more emotionally reactive, or easily and intensely irritated by events, than others are. Some are highly active; others are relatively sluggish. Some are very sociable or interested in and responsive to people; others are more standoffish” (Zastrow & Kirst-Ashman, 2010).
Sensorimotor Period is the first stage of cognitive development which extends from birth to 2 years of age. During this period, a child progresses from simple thoughtless reflex reactions to a basic understanding of the environment.
For example, if a child is attached to a particular item, they will immediately realize it is missing if someone comes and takes it and search for it in order to find it (Zastrow & Kirst-Ashman,