Physical growth and development - Answers This follows a continuous and sequential process
throughout lifespan
Erikson - Answers a leading theorist in this field, identified stages of development that are built on a
foundation of genetics
Cognitive development - Answers knowledge and thinking processes; begins in infancy and continues
throughout life
Piaget - Answers a leading theorist in this field, believes understanding occurs in sudden leaps from early
in life span until adolescence rather than in smooth, regular intervals
Moral development - Answers influences decision-making, beliefs and expressions of faith; occurs during
late childhood
Kohlberg - Answers leading theorist in this field, links moral reasoning to socialization, rather than simply
maturation
Biological and hereditary factors - Answers relate to the internal working of the body and are directly
linked to the individuals' age, body mass, gender, and genetic make-up
Environmental factors - Answers environmental toxins and environmental exposure dramatically
influence growth and development (as well as diet, nutrition and exercise)
Social factors - Answers includes range of social, cultural, and economic circumstances shared by a set of
individuals who often share similar occupational and educational levels
Growth - Answers a continuous increase in physical size over time (weight, height, or length)
Development - Answers the process of gradual, successive change that moves from simple to complex
function and ability as individuals age
Cephalocaudal - Answers Physical development from the head to the tail
-Upper portion grows faster than lower portion
Proximodestal - Answers From the center out
-midline grows faster than the extremities
Simple to complex - Answers Easy to hard
examples: crawl--> walk --> run
Mind - Answers what processes new information from environment and develops methods of thinking
and using the information?
, -bad air quality
-very populated areas
-fetal alcohol syndrome
-diet - Answers What kind of environmental factors might affect growth and development?
-Single parent
-violence
-economic
-developmental delays
-substance abuse
-cultural beliefs - Answers Name some social factors that affect growth and development?
Psychosexual Stage - Answers having pleasures shifting from one body zone to another
Gratification - Answers ________that is too much or too little results in becoming emotionally fixated at
a particular stage
Oedipus complex - Answers sexual desire of child toward the parent of the opposite sex (boy towards
the mother)
Anal Stage 1-3 Years - Answers Center of pleasure for organs of elimination
Oral Stage Birth - 1 year - Answers Fixated on little details and mouth was the center of ALL pleasure
Phallic Stage 3-6 Years - Answers conflicting feelings about genitals and masturbation is common
Latency 6-12 Years - Answers Sexual urges are dormant, and peer relationships intensify and awakening
of sexual attraction
Electra Complex - Answers sexual desire of the child toward the parent of the opposite sex (girl toward
the father)
Genital Stage - Answers Stage when Puberty takes place
Basic vs. Trust - Answers from birth to approximately 1 year is based on bonding between parents or
caregivers and infants
Autonomy vs. Shame and doubt - Answers Toddlers between 1 and 3 years begin working at autonomy
or independence and a sense of self-control