Chapter 6 - Human Growth & Development

This refers to physical changes in size, such as gains in height and weight.

• growth

• development

• cognition

• genetics

This refers to the gradual increase in skills and abilities that occurs over a lifetime.

• growth

• development

• cognition

• genetics

This refers to advances in physical abilities.

• growth

• physical development

• cognition

• sequence

This depends on development of the large muscles, including those in the arms, legs, back, and shoulders.

• gross-motor skills

• fine-motor skills

• development

• cognition

This depends on the development of the small muscles such as those in the hands and wrists.

• gross-motor skills

• fine-motor skills

• cognition

• development

This refers to the processes involving thought and knowledge.

• growth

• cognition

• sequence

• genetics

The way people change and improve in their ability to think and learn throughout life.

• growth

• cognition

• cognitive development

• sequence

This refers to areas of relationships and feelings.

• physical development

• cognitive development

• social-emotional development

• developmental theories

Steps that occur in a predictable and orderly manner.

• genetics

• behaviorism

• cognition

• sequence

Explanations formulated by researchers about why people act and behave the way they do and how they change over time.

• developmental theories

• genetics

• behaviorism

• development