Nursing Concepts- Growth and Development questions with correct answers

Stages of Grwoth and Development - Answer Neonatal, Infancy, Toddlerhood, Preschool, School Age, Adolescence, Young Adulthood, Middle Adulthood, Young-Old, Middle-Old, Old-Old. Neonatal - Answer Birth-28 days Behavior is largely reflexive and develops to more purposeful behavior Infancy - Answer 1 month-1 year Physical growth is rapid Toddlerhood - Answer 1-3 years Motor development permits increased physical autonomy, Psychosocial skills increase Preschool - Answer 3-6 years The preschooler's world is expanding, New experiences and the preschoolers social roles are tried during play. Physical growth is slower School Age - Answer 6-12 years Includes the pre-adolescent period (10-12 years), Peer group increadingly influences behavior. Physical, Cognitive, and social development increases, and communication skills improve