Development Across the Life Span- Feldman Chapter 4-5

What principle states development proceeds from the center of the body outward?

Principal that states growth follows a pattern that begins with the head and upper body parts and then proceeds to the rest of the body.l

Principal that simple skills typically developed separately and independently but are later integrated into more complex skills.

Principal that suggest different body systems grow different rates.

The degree to which a developing structure or behavior is susceptible to experience and is relatively great for the brain.

birth to about two years. Involves a gradual progression through simple reflexes, single coordinated activities, interest in the outside world, purposeful, combinations of activities, manipulation of actions to produce desired outcomes, and symbolic thought.

An over all developmental score that relates to performance in four domains: motor skills, language use, adaptive behavior, and personal – social.