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 brain during adolescence.
Describe one physical change that occurs in the cardiovascular system during aging.
Describe one way in which chronic illness can affect physical development in childhood.
Describe one way in which physical development in infancy is measured by health professionals.
Describe one way in which physical development in late adulthood differs from that in early adulthood.
Explain how genetics can influence physical development.
Explain the difference between gross motor skills and fine motor skills.
A 15-year-old boy experiences a sudden increase in height and muscle mass. Which stage of physical development is he most likely experiencing? (1) Infancy (2) Childhood (3) Adolescence (4) Late adulthood
A 15-year-old boy experiences a sudden increase in height and muscle mass. Which stage of physical development is he most likely experiencing? (1) Infancy (2) Childhood (3) Adolescence (4) Late adulthood
At what stage of the lifespan does the human body typically reach its peak physical performance? (1) Infancy (2) Adolescence (3) Early adulthood (4) Late adulthood
During which stage of the lifespan does the most rapid physical growth occur? (1) Infancy (2) Adolescence (3) Adulthood (4) Old Age
Which hormone is primarily responsible for the development of secondary sexual characteristics in males during puberty? (1) Estrogen (2) Testosterone (3) Progesterone (4) Insulin
Fill in the blank: The ________ gland is often called the 'master gland' because it regulates many other glands involved in physical development.
Fill in the blank: The ________ system is responsible for the production of hormones that regulate physical development.
Fill in the blank: The average age for the onset of puberty in girls is around ______ years old.
Fill in the blank: The first menstrual period in girls is called _________.
True or False: Growth plates in bones close after puberty, ending height increase.
True or False: Menopause is a physical change that occurs in women during late adulthood.
True or False: Physical development is only influenced by biological factors.
True or False: Physical development stops completely after adolescence.
