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The document outlines the stages of human development from prenatal to late adulthood, detailing key characteristics and developmental tasks associated with each stage. It emphasizes the importance of successful achievement of developmental tasks for future happiness and success, as proposed by Robert Havighurst. Each stage is marked by significant physical, emotional, and social changes that shape an individual's growth and identity.

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The document outlines the stages of human development from prenatal to late adulthood, detailing key characteristics and developmental tasks associated with each stage. It emphasizes the importance of successful achievement of developmental tasks for future happiness and success, as proposed by Robert Havighurst. Each stage is marked by significant physical, emotional, and social changes that shape an individual's growth and identity.

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The Stages of Human

Development and
Development Tasks
1.Pre-natal Period
2.Infancy ( birth-2
years) Stages of
3.Early Childhood (3-5 Human
years)
4.Middle and Late
Development
Childhood (6-12
years)
5.Adolescence (13-18
years)
6.Early Adulthood (19-
29 years)
Progress Before Birth:
Prenatal Development
• 3 phases
• Germinal stage = first 2 weeks
• conception , implantation, formation of
placenta
• Embryonic stage = 2 weeks- 2 months
• formation of vital organs and systems
• Fetal stage = 2 months- birth
• boily growth continues , movement capability
, begins, brain cells multiply age of viability.
- extreme dependence on adults
- Beginning psychological
activities:
- * Language, symbolic thought,
sensorimotor coordination, and
social learning. Infancy
(birth- 2
-language of the newborn is the
cry

years)
- usually eats every 2 to 3 hours
- uncoordinated movements
- Toothless
- Poor vision( focusing range 8
to 12 inches)
- usually doubles weight by 9
months
- responds to human voice and
touch
Infancy
- Change from plump baby to learner
1 year more muscular toddler
old
- Begins to walk and talk
- Ability for passive language ( better
understanding of what is being said)
- Tentative sense of independence
- Determined explorer
Infancy
- Begins to communicate verbally (name,
2 years etc)
old - Can usually speak in 3 to 4 word
sentences
- Famous for negative behavior – No to
everything with temper tantrums.
- Will play side by side with children, but
does not actively play with them.
- Great imitators.
Early childhood (3 to 5 years)
- Wants to be just like parents
3 years
old - Vocabulary and pronunciation
continue to expand
- Climb stairs with alternating feet
- Can briefly stand on one feet
Early childhood (3 to 5 years)

- Sentences are more complex: speaks


4 years
old well enough for strangers to
understand
- Imagination is vivid; line between what
is real & imaginary is often indistinct
- Develops fears ( common fears :fear of
the dark, fear of animals, & fear of
death)
Early childhood (3 to 5 years)

5 years - Can hop one foot & skip


old
- Can accurately copy figures
- May begin to read
- Socialize with other
children
Middle and Late Childhood
(6-12 years old)
- Both large & small muscles
well-developed.
- Developed complex motor
skills.
- From independent activities
to same sex group activities.
- Acceptance by peers is very
important.
- Parental approval still
important.
Adolescence (13-
18 years old)
- Traumatic life stage for child
and parent
- Puberty occurs
- Extremely concerned with
appearance
- Trying to establish self–
identity
-
Early Adulthood/ Young Adult
( 19-29 years old)
- Physical development complete
- Emotional maturation continues to
develop.
- Usually learned to accept
responsibility for actions & accept
criticism.
- Usually knows how to profit from
errors.
- Socially progress from age-related
peer groups to people with similar
interests.
Middle Adulthood (30-60 Years
Old)

* Physical changes begin to occur:


- hair begins to thin and gray
- wrinkles appear
- hearing and vision decrease
- muscles lose tone
* Main concerns: children, health, job,
security, aging, parents, & fear of aging
* Love & acceptance still take a major role
Late Adulthood ( 61 years and
above)
• Fastest growing age bracket of
society
• Physical deterioration (brittle
bones, poor coordination)
• Some memory problems
• Coping with retirement & forms
of entertainment
• Very concerned with health &
finances
• A significant number become
depressed; suicide rate is high.
Development Task

• One that “arises at a certain period


in our life, the successful
achievement of which leads to
happiness and success with later
tasks while failure leads to
unhappiness, Social disapproval, and
difficulty with later tasks. “
by : Robert Havighurst, 1972
Thank you

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