Human Growth and Development

embryo

human being growing in the uterus from the time of conception to the 8th week

fetus

human being growing in the uterus from the end of the eighth week until birth

newborn

birth to 1 month

infant

1 month- 1 year

toddler

1-3 years old

preschool

3-5 years old

elementary school

6- 10 years old

middle school

11- 13 years old

adolescent

14- 19 years old

young adult

20- 40 years old

middle aged adult

40- 65 years old

mature adult

65 years old and up

genes

units of hereditary material contained in a person's cells; everyone's are unique

cephalocaudal

growth from "head-to-tail"; big to little

esteem

feeling important and worthwhile; required before self actualization

intellectual cognitive development

thinking skills a person develops during a particular period of growth and development

physical development

actual bodily changes observed during a particular period

social development

the way a person relates to those around him, i.e. friends, family, business associates

physiological needs

food, water, oxygen, sleep

psycho-emotional development

changes in feelings a person may experience during a particular period of growth and development

development milestones

significant points of achievement that occur in each life stage