Summary Unit 1 - Human Lifespan Development (Key words: PIES)

Human Lifespan Development
Unit 1

Key terms for each aspect of development

Physical development Intellectual development
Growth Language development
Growth spurt Problem solving
Gross motor skills Moral development
Fine motor skills Abstract thought
Muscle control Creative thinking
Sense of balance Memory
Solitary play Egocentric
Parallel play Lifelong learning
Social play Independence
Sexual maturity Mid-life crisis
Hormones Memory speed
Oestrogen Short-term memory decline
Testosterone Dementia
Primary sexual characteristics Education
Secondary sexual characteristics
Physical maturity
Ageing process
Menopause
Less oestrogen
Less testosterone
Sensory loss
Muscle tone loss
Mobility loss
Genetic inheritance
Lifestyle choices
Illness and disease
Emotional development Social development
Self-image Bond
Self-esteem Cooperate
High self-esteem Social play
Low self-esteem Parallel play
Self-concept Physical attraction
Attachment Peer group
Empathy Active social life
Security Parenthood
Contentment Independence
Independence Empty nest syndrome
Empty nest syndrome Social isolation
Menopause Culture
Religion
Gender role
Friendship networks
Family relationship