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Lifespan Development
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2. Areas of Development Physical Intellectual/Cognitive Emotional Social
Moral
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3. Physical Development Appearance, strength, and coordination
Involves motor skills, or muscle movements.
Gross motor skills
– large motor skills
– skills that use the large muscles of the body like the legs and shoulders.
*Used to walk, run, swim, jump, lift
Fine motor skills
Small motor skills
Skills involving the smaller muscles like in the fingers
*Used to write, type, play instruments, use scissors

4. Intellectual/Cognitive Development
Involves your ability to think, understand, reason, and communicate.
Intelligence can be seen in many ways, such as musical talent, creative skills, problem-solving abilities.
Different learning styles:
Auditory
Visual
Kinesthetic

5. Emotional Development
Learning to recognize and express emotions
Learning to handle our emotions in socially acceptable ways.

6. Social Development Relating to other people Social skills
Temperament –style of reacting to the world and relating to others.

7. Moral Development
Very young children have no sense of right or wrong and are guided by their need for self satisfaction.
With guidance, children learn what are acceptable behaviors, and how their behaviors can affect others.
Moral development is vital for society…society is weakened when people do not consider others.

8. Development Throughout Life
Lifespan development- growth and change that occurs throughout a person’s life.
Every aspect of life involves ongoing growth and development.
Studying human development will help you better understand yourself and those around you.

9. Stages of Life After Childhood
Adolescence – the stage of life between childhood and adulthood
Developmental tasks include:
Creating an identity
Becoming independent
Pursuing education and careers

10. Stages of Life After Childhood
Young Adulthood – people in their twenties, when many young adults finish their education and begin working. Many marry in this period.

11. Stages of Life After Childhood
The Thirties – presents the challenges of establishing roots
May include children from newborn to teens and the activities they are involved in
Reevaluating life choices made earlier
Finding stability in career and relationships

12. Stages of Life After Childhood
Middle Age – this stage last from about 40-55
Parents adjust as their children become more independent
Many start to have grandchildren
May make life changes, such as starting a new career

13. Stages of Life After Childhood
Late Adulthood – Many retire during this stage, yr
May become more politically or socially active
Travel
Take classes for enjoyment or hobbies

14. Stages of Life After Childhood
Very Late Adulthood – health problems become more common beyond age 75
Some remain very active
Contribute knowledge and experience to society
Those in fragile health may need more assistance or care