Chapter 7 Life Span Development Flashcards
Adolescent
A young person it’s 12 to 18 years
Atherosclerosis
A disorder in which cholesterol and calcium buildup inside the walls of the blood vessels, forming plaque, which eventually leads to a partial or complete blockage of blood flow
Barotrauma
Injury caused by pressure to enclosed body surfaces, for example from too much pressure in the lungs
Conventional reasoning
A type of reasoning in which a child looks for approval from peers and society
Early adult
Or young adult age 19 to 40 years
Fontanelles
Areas where the Neonate’s or Infants skull has not fused together; usually disappear at approximately 18 months of age
Infant
A young child age one month to one year
Life expectancy
The average number of years a person can be expected to live
Middle adult
And adult age 41 to 60 years
Moro reflex
An infant reflex in which, when an infant is caught off guard, the infant opens his or her arms wide, spreads the fingers, and seems to grab at things
Neonate
A newborn age birth to one month
Nephrons
The basic filtering units in the kidneys
Older adult
An adult age 61 years or older
Palmar grasp
An infant reflex that occurs when something is placed in infants palm; the infant grasps the object
Post conventional reasoning
A type of reasoning in which a child bases decisions on his or her conscience
