Growth & Development Features

6. This life stage can face discrimination in the form of ageism.
7. What body part finishes maturing during young adulthood?
9. This life stage is infinitely curious about the world around them, often asking “Why” questions.
10. This life stage is usually when learning disabilities are diagnosed.
11. This life stage triples in size
13. Healthcare providers will start recommending more healthcare screening tests due to age and family history.
14. This life stage begins to potty train
15. Developmental psychologist who theorized each life stage had a major task/conflict to work through

1. This life stage works to build relationships outside of their family of origin, through starting their own families and careers.
2. Overmedication that happens more often to older adults, in an effort to treat multiple chronic health conditions.
3. Toddlers’ overuse of the word “NO” and their tantrums of refusal are characteristics of what?
4. Middle-aged adults are sometimes considered to be a __________ generation, in which they find themselves trying to support both aging parents and dependent children.
5. School age children tend to have this perspective, in which they believe everyone will experience the same thing.
6. Preschoolers can start to develop this health problem if they aren’t getting enough exercise or eating well-balanced meals.
8. A bond formed between infant and caregiver that fosters the development of communication skills (facial development, voice, etc.)
11. According to Erikson, adolescents are trying to establish their _______, seen with their drive toward further independence and taking ownership of their beliefs and opinions
12. Sexual development begins during this life stage.