2. What is it?  Development can be summed up as the changes we go through in life, not just physical changes.  Growth refers to the increase in cell number, size and complexity within the body. Eg increase in height and weight.  Development is a term used to describe the gradual changes in our 4 developmental areas throughout our life.

3. Physical Development  Refers to the changes that occur in an individuals body over time. Discuss.  At birth an infant has reflexes that control their movements. They are involuntary and include grasping and sucking.  As the movements become voluntary they are referred to as motor skills. 2 types: Gross and Fine

4. Gross Motor Skills  The ability to carry out activities that require large muscles or groups of muscles.  List 5 examples of Gross motor skills.

5. Fine Motor Skills  Fine motor skills is the opposite, it involves small muscle groups, in coordination with the eyes.  Include the ability to manipulate small objects, transfer objects from hand to hand.  Provide 5 examples of fine motor skills.

6. Social Development  Is concerned with the ways in which an individual’s ability to interact with those around him or her changes as they move through their lifespan.  An important part of developing socially is the acquiring of social skills that are used in social settings.

7. Socialisation  Is the process through which a person learns to live with others and learns appropriate patterns of behaviour and thought.  Who may influence this process?  Children learn manners and skills by observing parents.

8. Gender  Gender roles is an important developmental task in social development.  What are some of the gender roles in our community in 2011.? Discuss.  As children grow older and experience puberty, they tend to be treated different. List examples.