Key Concepts of Lifespan Development

What is an example of the physical development domain?

• Fine motor skills development, such as writing or drawing.
• Cognitive skills development, such as problem-solving or memory.
• Social skills development, such as communication or teamwork.
• Gross motor skills development, such as running or jumping.

What is an example of Cognitive Development throughout the lifespan?

• Development of problem-solving skills in adolescence.
• learning to play team sports in middle school.

• Learning to walk in early childhood.
• Understanding emotions in adulthood.

What is an example of Social Developmental milestones?

• A child reading simple words at age 6.
• A child counting to ten at age 4.
• A child learning to ride a bike at age 5.
• A child learning to share toys with peers at age 3.

What does Continuous Development mean in Lifespan development?

• Continuous Development means that growth happens only in early adulthood.
• Continuous Development is a series of distinct stages.
• Development only occurs during childhood and adolescence.
• Continuous Development means that development is a lifelong, gradual process without distinct stages.

What does discontinuous Development mean in Lifespan development?

• Discontinuous development means that all individuals experience the same developmental milestones at the same time.
• Discontinuous development means that development occurs in distinct stages with sudden changes rather than gradual growth.
• Discontinuous development suggests that growth is linear and predictable without any abrupt changes.
• Discontinuous development refers to a steady and uniform progression throughout life.

An example of the Nature side of the debate is (a)  

• Biological traits such as genes
• Socialization
• Cultural influences