human development chapters 1-6 latest version graded A+

human development chapters 1-6 latest version graded A+ development pattern of change begins at conception continues through life span. can be growth and decline (aging and dying) normative age grade influences have biological and environmental impact on development, similar for particular age groups. examples: puberty or menopause (biological) retirement and starting school (environmental or sociocultural) non normative life events highly individualized. unusual life events that have a major impact on the lives of individual people. examples: death of a parent when a child is young, teen pregnancy, fire destroys home, lottery win prenatal conception to birth infancy 18 to 24 months -depends on caregiver, lanuage, symbolic thought, sensiormotor coordination, social learning all begins toddler 1 1/2 to 3 years. early childhood 3 to 5 years "pre school years" -self sufficent, develop school readiness, spend more time with peers. end is marked by 1st grade middle/late childhood 6- 10/11 years achieves self-control masters reading, writing, math adolescence 10/12-18/21 years puberty, weight and height gain independence, logic abstract realistic thinking, intimate realtions early adulthood early 20's-30's select mate, career, personal economic independence family and children middle adulthood 40-60 years social involvement, assist next generation late adulthhood longest span 60/70- death retirement, adjustment to declining physical health nature organisms biological inheritance example: genetic foundation commonalities in growth- walk before talk, puberty in adolescence nurture environmental experiences biological enviro: nutrition, accidents, medications social enviro: peers, school, family, media, culture, community trust vs mistrust 1st year. trust in caregiver