Development through the life stages
P1- Life stages
Introduction:
This unit will be enable readers to gain knowledge and understanding of the different life stages of an individual.They will be able to understand the physical and psychological changes of ageing. The word “development” is used to describe complex changes involving quality as well as straightforward increases in some measured quantity. This is stated by stretch B and Whitehouse M (2007) p155.
Physical development- Physical development takes place in the uterus were the embryo develops in to a fetus and the baby grows bigger, developing in growth at the same time as by the end of 8 weeks all major organs have developed but are continuing to grow in size. A new born baby does not have a fully developed brain but can usually hear sounds. Infants are born with a wide number of various temporary and primitive reflexes. A child at this stage physically can make a wider variety of sounds and watches movement of its own hands. If they are held securely they can bear their own weight. They make noises like small words very aware of their surroundings. However they can now drink from a cup at this stage with help and watch things that are happening intently. Furthermore they begin to use pencils, draw on paper and can also walk downstairs. Fine and foremost they can roll, throw a ball, ride and sit on toys.
