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Child and Adolescent Development for Educators, 2/e
Judith Meece, University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Student Study Guide by Nancy Defrates-Densch
Physical Development

Chapter Outline

PRENATAL DEVELOPMENT

  • Genes and Chromosomes
  • Genetic and Chromosomal Abnormalities
  • From Genotype to Phenotype
  • Stages of Prenatal Development
  • Environmental Effects on Prenatal Development
  • High-Risk Infants

BRAIN DEVELOPMENT

  • Changes in the Brain
  • Brain Development and Experience
  • Brain Organization and Specialization

PERCEPUTAL DEVELOPMENT

  • Visual Perception
  • Auditory Perception
  • Taste, Smell, and Touch
  • Implications for Educators

MOTOR DEVELOPMENT

  • Newborn Reflexes
  • Development of Gross Motor Skills
  • Development for Fine Motor Skills
  • Gender Differences in Motor Development
  • Schools and Motor Development

PHYSICAL GROWTH

  • Changes in Weight and Height
  • Variations in Physical Size
  • Onset of Puberty
  • Psychological Impact of Puberty
  • Effects of Early and Late Physical Maturity

SPECIAL HEALTH CONCERNS

  • Eating Disorders
  • Substance Abuse
  • Adolescent Sexuality and Pregnancy
  • Depression and Suicide









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