Physical Development Across the Lifespan
Psychology ⇒ Developmental Psychology
Physical Development Across the Lifespan starts at 9 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe one physical change that occurs in the cardiovascular system during old age.
Describe one physical change that occurs in the skin as people age.
Describe one way in which physical activity can influence physical development during adolescence.
Describe one way in which sleep affects physical development in adolescents.
Describe two physical changes that occur during adolescence.
Explain how genetics can influence physical development.
Explain the difference between gross motor skills and fine motor skills.
Explain why nutrition is important for physical development during childhood.
At what stage of life does the human body typically reach its peak physical performance? (1) Infancy (2) Adolescence (3) Early adulthood (4) Old age
At what stage of life does the human brain reach about 90% of its adult size? (1) Infancy (2) Childhood (3) Adolescence (4) Adulthood
During which stage of life does menopause typically occur in females? (1) Infancy (2) Adolescence (3) Adulthood (4) Old Age
During which stage of life is the risk of osteoporosis highest? (1) Infancy (2) Adolescence (3) Adulthood (4) Old age
The ability to control large muscle movements, such as walking and jumping, is known as __________ motor development.
The ability to grasp small objects with the thumb and forefinger is called the __________ grasp.
The first menstrual period in girls is called __________.
The loss of muscle mass and strength with aging is called __________.
True or False: Boys and girls grow at the same rate during puberty.
True or False: Fine motor skills are usually fully developed by the end of early childhood.
True or False: Growth plates in bones close after puberty, ending height increase.
True or False: Physical development stops completely after adolescence.
