STAGES OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

a. Infancy (birth to 18 months)

- foundation age when basic behavior is organized
and many ontogenetic maturation skills are developed.
- change from plump baby to leaner more
muscular toddler.
- begins to walk and talk.
- the ability for passive language
(better understanding of what’s being said)
 - a tentative sense of independence.

b. Early childhood (18 mos.- 3 years)

- begins to communicate verbally
- can usually speak in 3 to 4 word sentences
- famous for negative behavior “No!” to
everything! Temper tantrums.
- will play side by side with other children, but
does not actively play with them.
- a great imitator.
c. Late Childhood (4-6 years )
- pre-gang age exploratory, and questioning.
Language and elementary reasoning are acquired and initial
socialization is experienced.
- sentences are more complex; speak well enough
for strangers to understand
- imagination is vivid; the line between what is
real and imaginary is often indistinct.
- develops fears (common fears; fear of dark, fear
of animals, and fear of death)
d. School Age ( 7-11 years )
- gang and creativity age when self-help skills,
social skills, school skills, and play are developed.
- both large and small muscles are well-
developed.
- developed complex motor skills.
- acceptance by peers is very important
- parental approval still
e. Adolescence ( 12-18 years )
- transition age from childhood when sex
maturation and rapid physical development occur resulting
in changes in ways of feeling, thinking, and acting.
- traumatic life stage for child and parent
- puberty occurs
- extremely concerned with appearance
- trying to establish self-identity
- confrontations with authority
f. Young adulthood (19-29 years )
- age of adjustment to new patterns of life and
roles such as a spouse, parent, and a breadwinner
- physical development complete
- emotional maturation continues to develop
- usually learned to accept responsibility for
actions and accept criticism
- usually knows how to profit from errors.
- socially progress from age-related peer groups to
people with similar interests.
g. Adulthood (30-64 years )

- physical changes begin to occur: hair begins to

thin and gray, wrinkles appear, hearing and vision decrease,
and muscles lose tone
- main concerns: children, health, job security,
aging, parents, and fear of aging.
- love and acceptance still take a major role.
h. Old Age (65 ^ )
- fastest-growing age bracket of society
- physical deterioration (brittle bones, poor
coordination)
- some memory problems
- coping with retirement and forms of
entertainment
- very concerned with health and finances
- significant number become depressed; the
suicide rate is high.
Direction: Explain each crisis on 8 stages of human
development by Erik Erickson
1. Infancy
2. Early Childhood
3. Late Childhood
4. School Age
5. Adolescence
6. Young Adulthood
7. Adulthood
8. Old Age