EEC: Growth & Devt key terms revision

the time around 10 to 18 years old, after

puberty and before a child becomes an adult

affectionate long-lasting bond that a baby

forms with his caregivers

movement and control of the small muscles

of the body (for example, in the hands and

fingers) to allow for precise movements

• fine motor development

• gross motor development

• development

movement and control of the large muscles

of the body (for example, in the legs and body

trunk)

• fine motor development

• gross motor development

• growth

describes communication using the rules and

words of a language

• pre-linguistic

• reinforcement

• linguistic

measurable increase in size and structure

• growth

• gross motor development

• development

describes communication before the rules and

words of a language are used

• socialisation

• linguistic

• pre-linguistic

reaction that occurs after a response

that increases (positive reinforcement) or

decreases (negative reinforcement) the

likelihood that the response will occur again

• resilience

• reinforcement

• attachment

the ability to cope with change and challenge,

and bounce back during difficult times

• stress

• socialisation

• resilience

process of learning the skills and attitudes

needed to function effectively as a member

of society

• socialisation

• resilience

• development