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The document outlines the major stages of human development from pre-natal development through late adulthood. It describes key characteristics of each stage including pre-natal development of the embryo and fetus, extreme dependence in infancy, rapid physical and cognitive growth in early childhood, mastery of fundamental skills in middle childhood, physical and identity changes in adolescence, independence in early adulthood, responsibility and family in middle adulthood, and adjustment to aging in late adulthood.

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Lessson 2

The document outlines the major stages of human development from pre-natal development through late adulthood. It describes key characteristics of each stage including pre-natal development of the embryo and fetus, extreme dependence in infancy, rapid physical and cognitive growth in early childhood, mastery of fundamental skills in middle childhood, physical and identity changes in adolescence, independence in early adulthood, responsibility and family in middle adulthood, and adjustment to aging in late adulthood.

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STAGES OF

DEVELOPME
NT
PRE-
NATAL
PERIOD
includes the development of the embryo and
of the fetus during gestation.
Prenatal development starts with
fertilization, in the germinal stage of
embryonic development, and continues in
fetal development until birth
INFANCY STAGE
(birth to
2 years
old)
-extreme dependence on adults
-many psychological activities are
just beginning- language, sensorimotor
coordination and social learning.
-starts to crawl and walk a single
step
EARLY
CHILDHOOD
(3 t o 5
years o l d )
- these are the preschool years
-children at this age usually skip, play,
and ran all day long
- period of rapid physical, mental,
emotional, social and language development.
- children learn to become more self-
sufficient and to care for themselves and
develop school readiness skills.
MIDDLE AND LATE
CHILDHOOD ( 6
t o 12 years
old)
the fundamental skills of reading, writing and
arithmetic are mastered.
-Children gain greater control over the movement of
their bodies, mastering many gross and fine motor
skills.
-the child is formally exposed to the larger world
and it’s culture.
- Peers start to take center-stage, often
prompting changes in the parent-child relationship.
ADOLESCENCE
STAGE ( 13 t o 18
years o l d )
-begins with rapid physical changes- dramatic gains
in height and weight, changes in body contour and
development of sexual characteristics.
-usually associated with the teenage years
- extremely concerned with appearance
- trying to establish self-identity
EARLY
ADULTHOOD (19
t o 29
years o l d )
- it is a time of establishing personal and economic
independence, career development, selecting a mate,
learning to live with someone in an intimate way,
starting a family and rearing children.
- grown ups become more independent and explore
different life possibilities
- usually learned to accept responsibility for
actions and criticisms
MIDDLE
ADULTHOOD( 3 0
to 60
years o l d )
-Married life is very essential with kids to take
care in the family
-This is the time of expanding personal and social
involvement and responsibility, of assisting the next
generation in becoming competent and mature individuals.
-The body may slow down and the middle aged might become
more sensitive to diet, substance abuse, stress, and
rest.
-Chronic health problems can become an issue along
with disability or disease.
-Love and acceptance still take a major role
Main concerns: children, health, security & fear of
aging
LATE ADULTHOOD
(61 years
o l d and
above)
- It is a time for adjustment to decreasing
strength and health, life review, retirement and
adjustment to new social roles.
-There is negativity associated with this stage of
life that tends to focus on deterioration,
dependency, and end to learning. Older adults eyesight
and hearing declines, along with taste, smell, and
touch sensitivity

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