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- 5. The stage from 1 to 3 years, marked by increased mobility and independence. Children begin to walk, talk, and explore their environment. This stage includes significant cognitive and social development, such as parallel play and emerging language skills.
- 6. This stage is marked by a focus on career advancement, raising children, and possibly caring for aging parents. It can also include reassessing life goals and achievements, as well as coping with physical aging and health changes.
- 8. The period from 3 to 6 years, characterized by further language development, imaginative play, and the beginning of formal education. Children develop social skills, begin to understand rules, and show greater emotional regulation.
- 9. Actions that can potentially harm oneself or others, such as substance abuse, unsafe sexual practices, and reckless behavior, which are often more prevalent during adolescence.
- 10. Activity: Any movement that requires energy expenditure. Regular physical activity is vital for maintaining physical health and mental well-being during adolescence.
- 13. This final stage involves reflecting on life, coping with retirement, and dealing with health issues or the loss of loved ones. Individuals often focus on maintaining independence, enjoying leisure activities, and seeking social connections.
- 14. The stage of development from birth to 1 year, characterized by rapid physical growth, sensory and motor skill development, and the formation of emotional attachments to caregivers. Key milestones include reflexes, rolling over, sitting up, and babbling.
- 16. The initial cell formed when a sperm cell fertilizes an egg cell. It contains the combined genetic material from both parents and is the first stage of development for a new organism. The zygote undergoes multiple divisions and differentiations to develop into an embryo.
- 17. The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth. Adolescents have unique nutritional needs due to rapid growth and development.
- 19. An individual’s subjective evaluation of their worth or value, which can significantly impact their mental health, behavior, and social interactions during adolescence.
- 20. A state of well-being in which individuals realize their potential, can cope with normal stresses of life, work productively, and contribute to their community. It encompasses emotional, psychological, and social well-being.
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- 1. Connections with others that are based on mutual respect, trust, communication, and support, which are crucial for emotional well-being during adolescence.
- 2. The stage from 6 to 12 years, marked by significant cognitive growth, including logical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Children develop friendships, a sense of self, and are influenced by school and social environments. Physical growth continues, and they refine motor skills.
- 3. An early stage of development following fertilization, during which the zygote undergoes cell division and differentiation. The embryonic stage typically lasts from the end of the first week after fertilization until the end of the eighth week of pregnancy.
- 4. The developmental stage from 12 to 18 years, characterized by puberty and significant physical, emotional, and social changes.
- 7. The perception that an individual has of their physical self and the thoughts and feelings that result from that perception, which can be particularly influential during adolescence due to societal pressures.
- 11. The basic structural and functional units of all living organisms. Cells are the smallest units of life and can perform various functions necessary for survival, including energy production, growth, and reproduction.
- 12. This stage involves establishing personal and economic independence, pursuing education or career goals, and forming intimate relationships. Individuals often explore identity and may marry or start families.
- 15. The process by which a sperm cell unites with an egg cell, resulting in the formation of a zygote. This process typically occurs in the female reproductive tract and marks the beginning of a new pregnancy, leading to the development of an embryo.
- 18. The developing stage of a human or animal from the eighth week after fertilization until birth.