Growth and Development

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Across
  1. 3. Characteristics passed from parents to children.
  2. 4. The process of changing physically, socially, emotionally and cognitively throughout life.
  3. 6. The ability to recognise and manage feelings is ______ development.
  4. 9. The changes in thinking, learning and problem-solving.
  5. 11. The first years of life are considered a ______ period for development.
  6. 12. The changes that happen as a person learns new skills, gains knowledge and becomes more independent.
Down
  1. 1. Growth and development follow a predictable ______.
  2. 2. The stage of life between childhood and adulthood.
  3. 5. The surroundings and experiences that influence development.
  4. 7. Learning to interact and build relationships with others is ______ development.
  5. 8. A skill or ability reached at a certain age, such as walking or talking.
  6. 10. The increase in height, weight and body size.