Chapter 1 Vocab

Human Development-gradual process in which people change from birth through adulthood


Physical Development-the changes in size, body composition, chemical make-up, and height that occur as humans develop from birth to adulthood

Gross-Motor Skills-involve large muscle movements such as crawling, walking, and jumping

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Fine-Motor Skills-small muscle movements such as cutting with scissors, typing on a keyboard, and writing with a pen or pencil

Cognition-all of the actions or processes involving thinking and knowing

Cognitive development-the way people change and grow in how they think over the stages of life

Social-Emotional Development-changes in the way a person's social relationships, feelings, social skills, self-esteem, gender identity, and ways of coping with situations change over time

Heredity-traits people are born with

environment-all of a person's surroundings and the people in them

Nature Vs Nurture Debate-the debate between genetic versus environmental influences on development

Continuity-refers to developmental changes that are relatively slow, but steady

Discontinuity-the process of development, spurred by abrupt changes

Pedagogy- teacher-or parent-directed learning

Andragogy- self- directed learning