This document provides a chart summarizing typical characteristics of child development from middle childhood through adolescence. It covers physical, cognitive, moral, self-concept, psychological/emotional, relationship, and peer development. For each stage of development - middle childhood, early adolescence, and middle adolescence - the chart lists characteristics in these areas based on common ages for that phase. The purpose is to outline general developmental milestones and variations during this transitional period of rapid growth.
The document discusses human sexuality, including its physiological, social, and psychological aspects. It describes the typical four phase sexual response cycle of desire, excitement, orgasm, and resolution. Key factors that influence sexuality are identified as developmental experiences, culture, religion, lifestyle, health, and medications. Common sexual dysfunctions in men and women are also outlined.
Health education is a vital part of community health nursing, because the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health require that patients understand health care requirements. Health education is an integral part of all health services and all health personnel's who are responsible for providing health care.
IEC (Information, Education, Communication) is an approach that aims to change or reinforce behaviors in a target audience regarding a specific health problem within a defined period. The goals of IEC include changing individual, family, and community health behaviors; creating awareness and support for public health activities; and facilitating education on issues like primary healthcare, disease prevention, and reproductive health. IEC draws from several approaches including diffusion theory, social marketing, behavior analysis, and anthropology. The key steps in planning an IEC campaign involve conducting a needs assessment, establishing behavioral objectives, identifying potential barriers, and creating an evaluation plan.
Unit vi concept, trends problems and issues of older person m.sc ii yrs chnanjalatchi
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The document discusses geriatric nursing and senior citizens in India. It provides definitions and categories of aging populations. Some key points:
- India's elderly population is growing rapidly and expected to be 173 million by 2026.
- A senior citizen in India is defined as someone aged 60 or older.
- Common health issues among Indian elderly include vision, hearing, joint, and dental problems as well as diseases like hypertension.
- Elderly people also face mental health issues, abuse, financial insecurity, and lack of family support.
- There is a need for more geriatric care facilities, programs for the elderly, and policies to address their unique needs.
The document discusses school health services and health promoting schools. It defines key terms related to age groups and outlines the WHO's Global School Health Initiative and characteristics of health promoting schools. It also describes the roles and responsibilities of school health professionals, common health issues among students, and components of an effective coordinated school health program.
This document discusses adolescent health and development. It covers the stages of adolescence from early to late adolescence. Some key aspects of adolescent development mentioned include rapid physical growth, sexual maturity, experimentation, and transitioning to independence. The document also notes common problems adolescents face such as excessive daydreaming, desire for emancipation, emotional tension, and psychological issues. It emphasizes the importance of providing adolescents with correct information, a healthy lifestyle, education, counseling and a supportive environment. The conclusion stresses the crucial role of family and community in guiding adolescents and ensuring their health and well-being.
Hospitalization can negatively impact children and their parents psychologically and emotionally. For children, being separated from parents and in a strange environment can cause fear, anxiety, and stress. Parents also experience anxiety, guilt, and feelings of inadequacy when their child is hospitalized. Pediatric nurses can help minimize these impacts by encouraging parental participation in childcare, preparing children for procedures, and promoting self-care, play, and socialization for the child during their hospital stay. With a supportive approach, hospitalization can also have benefits like receiving treatment, preventing disease spread, and providing psychological support.
This document discusses adolescent development from physical, cognitive, social, and emotional perspectives. It describes the transitions from childhood to adulthood, including puberty and its physical changes. Key developmental tasks are outlined for early, middle, and late adolescence, such as developing identity, independence, social skills, sexuality, and career choices. Cognitive advancements like abstract thinking and decision making are also reviewed. Challenges adolescents may face include school, family, or mental health issues. Theories on moral, social, and language development are summarized as well.
The document discusses human sexuality, including its physiological, social, and psychological aspects. It describes the typical four phase sexual response cycle of desire, excitement, orgasm, and resolution. Key factors that influence sexuality are identified as developmental experiences, culture, religion, lifestyle, health, and medications. Common sexual dysfunctions in men and women are also outlined.
Health education is a vital part of community health nursing, because the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health require that patients understand health care requirements. Health education is an integral part of all health services and all health personnel's who are responsible for providing health care.
IEC (Information, Education, Communication) is an approach that aims to change or reinforce behaviors in a target audience regarding a specific health problem within a defined period. The goals of IEC include changing individual, family, and community health behaviors; creating awareness and support for public health activities; and facilitating education on issues like primary healthcare, disease prevention, and reproductive health. IEC draws from several approaches including diffusion theory, social marketing, behavior analysis, and anthropology. The key steps in planning an IEC campaign involve conducting a needs assessment, establishing behavioral objectives, identifying potential barriers, and creating an evaluation plan.
Unit vi concept, trends problems and issues of older person m.sc ii yrs chnanjalatchi
ย
The document discusses geriatric nursing and senior citizens in India. It provides definitions and categories of aging populations. Some key points:
- India's elderly population is growing rapidly and expected to be 173 million by 2026.
- A senior citizen in India is defined as someone aged 60 or older.
- Common health issues among Indian elderly include vision, hearing, joint, and dental problems as well as diseases like hypertension.
- Elderly people also face mental health issues, abuse, financial insecurity, and lack of family support.
- There is a need for more geriatric care facilities, programs for the elderly, and policies to address their unique needs.
The document discusses school health services and health promoting schools. It defines key terms related to age groups and outlines the WHO's Global School Health Initiative and characteristics of health promoting schools. It also describes the roles and responsibilities of school health professionals, common health issues among students, and components of an effective coordinated school health program.
This document discusses adolescent health and development. It covers the stages of adolescence from early to late adolescence. Some key aspects of adolescent development mentioned include rapid physical growth, sexual maturity, experimentation, and transitioning to independence. The document also notes common problems adolescents face such as excessive daydreaming, desire for emancipation, emotional tension, and psychological issues. It emphasizes the importance of providing adolescents with correct information, a healthy lifestyle, education, counseling and a supportive environment. The conclusion stresses the crucial role of family and community in guiding adolescents and ensuring their health and well-being.
Hospitalization can negatively impact children and their parents psychologically and emotionally. For children, being separated from parents and in a strange environment can cause fear, anxiety, and stress. Parents also experience anxiety, guilt, and feelings of inadequacy when their child is hospitalized. Pediatric nurses can help minimize these impacts by encouraging parental participation in childcare, preparing children for procedures, and promoting self-care, play, and socialization for the child during their hospital stay. With a supportive approach, hospitalization can also have benefits like receiving treatment, preventing disease spread, and providing psychological support.
This document discusses adolescent development from physical, cognitive, social, and emotional perspectives. It describes the transitions from childhood to adulthood, including puberty and its physical changes. Key developmental tasks are outlined for early, middle, and late adolescence, such as developing identity, independence, social skills, sexuality, and career choices. Cognitive advancements like abstract thinking and decision making are also reviewed. Challenges adolescents may face include school, family, or mental health issues. Theories on moral, social, and language development are summarized as well.
The document discusses school health services, which aim to promote, protect, and maintain the health of school children. It outlines various health issues school children may face like dental, nutritional, and respiratory problems. The objectives of school health services are to create health awareness, provide healthy environments, prevent diseases, identify and treat issues early, and involve teachers, students, and parents. Key components of school health services include health education, immunizations, treatment, rehabilitation, and maintaining health records through coordination between the school, health personnel, and community. The roles of the principal, teachers, parents, community, children, medical officers, and nurses are also defined.
This document discusses the management of patients with neurological disorders like epilepsy. It defines a seizure as excessive electrical activity in the brain that causes changes in behavior. Epilepsy is characterized by recurrent seizures that may or may not involve loss of consciousness. Some key considerations for dental management of epileptic patients include scheduling appointments when medications have been taken, using proper lighting to avoid triggering seizures, and allowing seizures to run their course without intervention if one occurs. The document also discusses managing pregnant patients by deferring elective procedures if possible, using lead shielding for necessary x-rays, and avoiding teratogenic drugs.
The document discusses school health services, which aim to promote, protect, and maintain the health of school children. It defines school health and school health services. The objectives of school health services are to promote positive health, prevent diseases, provide early diagnosis and treatment, increase health awareness, and ensure a healthful environment. The key components of school health programs discussed are health appraisal, remedial measures, disease prevention, nutrition services, first aid, mental health services, dental/eye health, health education, and maintaining health records. The school health team involves principals, teachers, parents, community members, children, medical officers, and nurses.
The Consumer Protection Act was enacted in 1986 to protect consumer interests in India. It established consumer councils and forums for resolving disputes. The act defines consumers as any person who buys goods or services for personal use. It gives consumers rights like the right to safety, information, choice, and representation. Complaints can be filed with district, state or national consumer commissions depending on the value of relief sought. The act aims to provide speedy redressal of consumer complaints. It covers healthcare services and defines duties and penalties for non-compliance with consumer forum orders.
The document discusses several components of human sexuality including definitions of terms related to sex, gender, and sexual identity. It also describes types of sexual stimulation such as physical and psychological stimulation. Different stages of the human sexual response are outlined as well as types of sexual orientation and disorders of sexual functioning.
This document contains demographic information, health status, and service needs for the Kalyani R. Saudagar family. It includes details on immunization records, family planning practices, nutritional patterns, environmental conditions, and important community events and leaders. A care plan is outlined to address the family's needs through health promotion, disease treatment, and rehabilitation interventions. Progress will be evaluated on immunization, family planning, maternal care, nutrition, health education, and general healthcare.
This PPT Aims to provide knowledge and Understanding about Sex Education, Important of Sex Education, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Benefits of Sex Education and so on.
This document outlines the developmental problems and needs of children from infancy through adolescence. It discusses common issues like colic and temper tantrums in infancy and toddlerhood. Needs include promoting healthy growth, learning, nutrition, sleep and safety. Issues for preschoolers include lying and masturbation, while school-aged children may experience bullying, abuse and latchkey situations. Adolescent problems involve violence, substance abuse and developing identity. Behavioral disorders that can affect children include ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression and conduct disorders. The document provides information to support healthy development at each stage of childhood.
Trends and Modern concepts of Pediatric Nursing RAVI RAI DANGI
ย
In India, pediatric nursing was not given due in recognition in syllabi in the earlier periods of nursing training but with the introduction of under graduate degree programme in nursing in madras university CMC vellor,RAK Delhi, pediatric nursing as a course was introduced date back from 1950s.Child health nursing is undergoing tremendous advancement just like pediatric medicine and surgery. The current trends in the practice are based on researches that have taken make place in the field of pediatric nursing
Cost containment is a management technique utilized to reduce the cost of hospitalization. It is reduced in many ways in hospitals either by cutting nursing positions or by improving process of care and tightening non labour resources.
The Human Becoming Theory was developed by Rosemarie Rizzo Parse as a nursing theory to guide practice with a focus on quality of life from the patient's perspective. The theory posits that nursing aims to help patients transcend limits and emerge through rhythmic co-creation between the person and their environment. It was influenced by European philosophers and the Science of Unitary Human Beings. The theory is structured around the themes of meaning, rhythmicity, and transcendence.
This document discusses the growth and development of adolescence across multiple domains. It begins by defining adolescence as the transition period between childhood and adulthood, characterized by rapid physical, cognitive, social, and emotional changes. It then covers the biological changes of puberty, psychosocial development, cognitive development, and theories of development. It also addresses nutrition needs, sleep, exercise, sexuality education, injury prevention, and anticipatory guidance for parents.
This document provides an overview of health education, including definitions, approaches, principles, content areas, and methods of practice. It defines health education as using learning experiences to help individuals and communities improve their health. The educational approach is identified as the most effective for developing reflective behavior and autonomy. Content areas discussed include nutrition, hygiene, disease prevention, and use of health services. Methods of practice involve the use of audiovisual aids and different forms of individual, group and mass communication techniques.
The document discusses barriers to effective health education for patients. It identifies several key barriers: health literacy issues where patients may not understand medical terminology or health information; language and cultural barriers where patients' primary language or cultural beliefs may differ from healthcare providers; and physical and environmental barriers like low vision, hearing loss, or an uncomfortable clinical setting. The document emphasizes the nurse's important role in assessing individual patient needs and barriers, providing education in multiple formats, ensuring patients comprehend instructions, and advocating for vulnerable patients. Awareness of potential barriers can help nurses determine the best tools and strategies to effectively deliver individualized patient education.
The document discusses occupational health and occupational health nursing. It begins by defining occupational safety and health, and the goals of occupational health programs which are to provide a safe work environment. It then discusses occupational health nursing as a specialty practice that delivers health programs and services to workers. An occupational health nurse undergoes specialized training to promote worker health. The document outlines various occupational hazards like physical, chemical, biological, mechanical, and psychosocial hazards. It also discusses measures to protect worker health, prevent occupational diseases, and relevant legislation in India like the Factories Act and Employees State Insurance Act.
This document discusses adolescent health problems in India. It defines adolescence as the transition period from childhood to adulthood according to the WHO, between ages 10-19 years. Some key health issues faced by adolescents include injuries from traffic accidents, violence, mental health problems like depression, HIV/AIDS, early pregnancies, and substance abuse. The document also outlines strategies to address these problems, such as peer education programs, adolescent friendly health clinics, iron supplementation, and promoting menstrual hygiene. The overall aim is to promote healthy lifestyles and prevent illness during this critical growth period.
This document outlines key concepts in health education, including definitions, aims, principles, types, approaches, and stages. Health education is defined as using learning experiences to help communities and individuals improve health by increasing knowledge or influencing attitudes. The aims are health promotion, disease prevention, utilizing health services, and early diagnosis/management. Principles include being evidence-based, systematic, adapted to the individual/community, encouraging personal investment, and respecting culture. Types are primary, secondary, and tertiary education. Approaches include individual counseling, group discussions, and mass media like newspapers, radio, TV, and internet. The appropriate approach depends on goals, costs, the target group, interests, and health needs. Stages of health
This document outlines a code of ethics and professional conduct for nursing. It discusses the definition and purpose of ethics. It also defines different types of ethics and explains the purpose and principles of a nursing code of ethics. The document then discusses the International Council of Nursing's code and its key elements. It provides examples of a nurse's responsibilities to people, practice, profession, society, and coworkers. It also discusses concepts like autonomy, accountability, assertiveness, and the various roles of a nurse. Finally, it presents some examples of potential research studies related to nursing ethics.
The document provides an overview of concepts related to community health and the role of mid-level health care providers. It defines key terms like health, illness, sickness and disease. It describes the various dimensions of health and determinants of health. It explains the epidemiological triad theory of disease causation and the natural history of disease. It outlines the levels of disease prevention and discusses the roles and responsibilities of mid-level health providers in areas like implementing national health programs, preventive care, identification of danger signs, and record keeping.
The document discusses school health services in India. It provides background on school health and outlines the components, principles, administration and roles of the school health team, which includes the school principal, teachers, parents, community, children, medical officer and school health nurse. The goals are to promote student health and development. Key aspects covered include health appraisal, treatment, prevention, nutrition, education and maintenance of health records. The overall aim is to improve student well-being and reduce illness.
Psychologist James Marcia identified four categories of identity development in adolescents: identity achievement, foreclosure, identity diffusion, and moratorium. This process of identity development begins in early adolescence when individuals start making their own choices about careers, education and relationships. Gender-based behaviors are influenced by both biological and psychological factors according to several theories including Freudian theory, cognitive social learning theory, gender-schema theory, and Kohlberg's cognitive developmental theory of gender typing. Gender stereotypes refer to beliefs about appropriate behaviors for males and females, while gender identity involves one's perception of themselves as masculine or feminine.
A few slides presented at the Spring Conference of the Indiana Economic Development Association. They followed a presentation on occupational data and focused on how knowing about a region's "brainpower" can help inform its economic development strategies.
The document discusses school health services, which aim to promote, protect, and maintain the health of school children. It outlines various health issues school children may face like dental, nutritional, and respiratory problems. The objectives of school health services are to create health awareness, provide healthy environments, prevent diseases, identify and treat issues early, and involve teachers, students, and parents. Key components of school health services include health education, immunizations, treatment, rehabilitation, and maintaining health records through coordination between the school, health personnel, and community. The roles of the principal, teachers, parents, community, children, medical officers, and nurses are also defined.
This document discusses the management of patients with neurological disorders like epilepsy. It defines a seizure as excessive electrical activity in the brain that causes changes in behavior. Epilepsy is characterized by recurrent seizures that may or may not involve loss of consciousness. Some key considerations for dental management of epileptic patients include scheduling appointments when medications have been taken, using proper lighting to avoid triggering seizures, and allowing seizures to run their course without intervention if one occurs. The document also discusses managing pregnant patients by deferring elective procedures if possible, using lead shielding for necessary x-rays, and avoiding teratogenic drugs.
The document discusses school health services, which aim to promote, protect, and maintain the health of school children. It defines school health and school health services. The objectives of school health services are to promote positive health, prevent diseases, provide early diagnosis and treatment, increase health awareness, and ensure a healthful environment. The key components of school health programs discussed are health appraisal, remedial measures, disease prevention, nutrition services, first aid, mental health services, dental/eye health, health education, and maintaining health records. The school health team involves principals, teachers, parents, community members, children, medical officers, and nurses.
The Consumer Protection Act was enacted in 1986 to protect consumer interests in India. It established consumer councils and forums for resolving disputes. The act defines consumers as any person who buys goods or services for personal use. It gives consumers rights like the right to safety, information, choice, and representation. Complaints can be filed with district, state or national consumer commissions depending on the value of relief sought. The act aims to provide speedy redressal of consumer complaints. It covers healthcare services and defines duties and penalties for non-compliance with consumer forum orders.
The document discusses several components of human sexuality including definitions of terms related to sex, gender, and sexual identity. It also describes types of sexual stimulation such as physical and psychological stimulation. Different stages of the human sexual response are outlined as well as types of sexual orientation and disorders of sexual functioning.
This document contains demographic information, health status, and service needs for the Kalyani R. Saudagar family. It includes details on immunization records, family planning practices, nutritional patterns, environmental conditions, and important community events and leaders. A care plan is outlined to address the family's needs through health promotion, disease treatment, and rehabilitation interventions. Progress will be evaluated on immunization, family planning, maternal care, nutrition, health education, and general healthcare.
This PPT Aims to provide knowledge and Understanding about Sex Education, Important of Sex Education, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Benefits of Sex Education and so on.
This document outlines the developmental problems and needs of children from infancy through adolescence. It discusses common issues like colic and temper tantrums in infancy and toddlerhood. Needs include promoting healthy growth, learning, nutrition, sleep and safety. Issues for preschoolers include lying and masturbation, while school-aged children may experience bullying, abuse and latchkey situations. Adolescent problems involve violence, substance abuse and developing identity. Behavioral disorders that can affect children include ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression and conduct disorders. The document provides information to support healthy development at each stage of childhood.
Trends and Modern concepts of Pediatric Nursing RAVI RAI DANGI
ย
In India, pediatric nursing was not given due in recognition in syllabi in the earlier periods of nursing training but with the introduction of under graduate degree programme in nursing in madras university CMC vellor,RAK Delhi, pediatric nursing as a course was introduced date back from 1950s.Child health nursing is undergoing tremendous advancement just like pediatric medicine and surgery. The current trends in the practice are based on researches that have taken make place in the field of pediatric nursing
Cost containment is a management technique utilized to reduce the cost of hospitalization. It is reduced in many ways in hospitals either by cutting nursing positions or by improving process of care and tightening non labour resources.
The Human Becoming Theory was developed by Rosemarie Rizzo Parse as a nursing theory to guide practice with a focus on quality of life from the patient's perspective. The theory posits that nursing aims to help patients transcend limits and emerge through rhythmic co-creation between the person and their environment. It was influenced by European philosophers and the Science of Unitary Human Beings. The theory is structured around the themes of meaning, rhythmicity, and transcendence.
This document discusses the growth and development of adolescence across multiple domains. It begins by defining adolescence as the transition period between childhood and adulthood, characterized by rapid physical, cognitive, social, and emotional changes. It then covers the biological changes of puberty, psychosocial development, cognitive development, and theories of development. It also addresses nutrition needs, sleep, exercise, sexuality education, injury prevention, and anticipatory guidance for parents.
This document provides an overview of health education, including definitions, approaches, principles, content areas, and methods of practice. It defines health education as using learning experiences to help individuals and communities improve their health. The educational approach is identified as the most effective for developing reflective behavior and autonomy. Content areas discussed include nutrition, hygiene, disease prevention, and use of health services. Methods of practice involve the use of audiovisual aids and different forms of individual, group and mass communication techniques.
The document discusses barriers to effective health education for patients. It identifies several key barriers: health literacy issues where patients may not understand medical terminology or health information; language and cultural barriers where patients' primary language or cultural beliefs may differ from healthcare providers; and physical and environmental barriers like low vision, hearing loss, or an uncomfortable clinical setting. The document emphasizes the nurse's important role in assessing individual patient needs and barriers, providing education in multiple formats, ensuring patients comprehend instructions, and advocating for vulnerable patients. Awareness of potential barriers can help nurses determine the best tools and strategies to effectively deliver individualized patient education.
The document discusses occupational health and occupational health nursing. It begins by defining occupational safety and health, and the goals of occupational health programs which are to provide a safe work environment. It then discusses occupational health nursing as a specialty practice that delivers health programs and services to workers. An occupational health nurse undergoes specialized training to promote worker health. The document outlines various occupational hazards like physical, chemical, biological, mechanical, and psychosocial hazards. It also discusses measures to protect worker health, prevent occupational diseases, and relevant legislation in India like the Factories Act and Employees State Insurance Act.
This document discusses adolescent health problems in India. It defines adolescence as the transition period from childhood to adulthood according to the WHO, between ages 10-19 years. Some key health issues faced by adolescents include injuries from traffic accidents, violence, mental health problems like depression, HIV/AIDS, early pregnancies, and substance abuse. The document also outlines strategies to address these problems, such as peer education programs, adolescent friendly health clinics, iron supplementation, and promoting menstrual hygiene. The overall aim is to promote healthy lifestyles and prevent illness during this critical growth period.
This document outlines key concepts in health education, including definitions, aims, principles, types, approaches, and stages. Health education is defined as using learning experiences to help communities and individuals improve health by increasing knowledge or influencing attitudes. The aims are health promotion, disease prevention, utilizing health services, and early diagnosis/management. Principles include being evidence-based, systematic, adapted to the individual/community, encouraging personal investment, and respecting culture. Types are primary, secondary, and tertiary education. Approaches include individual counseling, group discussions, and mass media like newspapers, radio, TV, and internet. The appropriate approach depends on goals, costs, the target group, interests, and health needs. Stages of health
This document outlines a code of ethics and professional conduct for nursing. It discusses the definition and purpose of ethics. It also defines different types of ethics and explains the purpose and principles of a nursing code of ethics. The document then discusses the International Council of Nursing's code and its key elements. It provides examples of a nurse's responsibilities to people, practice, profession, society, and coworkers. It also discusses concepts like autonomy, accountability, assertiveness, and the various roles of a nurse. Finally, it presents some examples of potential research studies related to nursing ethics.
The document provides an overview of concepts related to community health and the role of mid-level health care providers. It defines key terms like health, illness, sickness and disease. It describes the various dimensions of health and determinants of health. It explains the epidemiological triad theory of disease causation and the natural history of disease. It outlines the levels of disease prevention and discusses the roles and responsibilities of mid-level health providers in areas like implementing national health programs, preventive care, identification of danger signs, and record keeping.
The document discusses school health services in India. It provides background on school health and outlines the components, principles, administration and roles of the school health team, which includes the school principal, teachers, parents, community, children, medical officer and school health nurse. The goals are to promote student health and development. Key aspects covered include health appraisal, treatment, prevention, nutrition, education and maintenance of health records. The overall aim is to improve student well-being and reduce illness.
Psychologist James Marcia identified four categories of identity development in adolescents: identity achievement, foreclosure, identity diffusion, and moratorium. This process of identity development begins in early adolescence when individuals start making their own choices about careers, education and relationships. Gender-based behaviors are influenced by both biological and psychological factors according to several theories including Freudian theory, cognitive social learning theory, gender-schema theory, and Kohlberg's cognitive developmental theory of gender typing. Gender stereotypes refer to beliefs about appropriate behaviors for males and females, while gender identity involves one's perception of themselves as masculine or feminine.
A few slides presented at the Spring Conference of the Indiana Economic Development Association. They followed a presentation on occupational data and focused on how knowing about a region's "brainpower" can help inform its economic development strategies.
The document lists occupations and their corresponding numbers from a survey on occupations that cause the most car accidents. It shows that surgeons (#1) cause the most accidents, followed by psychologists (#2), probation officers (#3), nurses (#4), and car wash attendants (#5) causing the fewest accidents.
George Miller, a cognitive psychologist, studied human memory. He determined that the capacity of short-term memory is 7 plus or minus 2 items. In other words, the average person can remember 5-9 separate pieces of information in their short-term memory. This became known as Miller's Magic Number Seven.
La pandemia de COVID-19 ha tenido un impacto significativo en la economรญa mundial. Muchos paรญses experimentaron fuertes caรญdas en el PIB y aumentos en el desempleo debido a los cierres generalizados y las restricciones a los viajes. Aunque las vacunas ofrecen esperanza de una recuperaciรณn econรณmica en 2021, el panorama a corto plazo sigue siendo incierto dado el resurgimiento de casos en algunas partes del mundo.
The document summarizes that Beaver, Oklahoma is home to the World Cow Chip Throwing Championship. It states that this small town started hosting the championship in 1970 as part of its annual western-style festival. The festival includes events like a chili cook-off, horseshoe throwing, and a parade in addition to the highlight - the cow chip throwing competition. The summary cautions that sandals are not recommended for the cow chip throwing event.
Este documento presenta el plan de estudios para el รกrea de formaciรณn de comunicaciรณn en la asignatura de lengua castellana para el grado 3ยฐ en la Instituciรณn Educativa Alberto รlzate Patiรฑo en el aรฑo lectivo 2016. El problema identificado es el desconocimiento de cรณdigos no convencionales y su relaciรณn con el lenguaje escrito. El propรณsito es fortalecer la identidad cultural a travรฉs del anรกlisis de la tradiciรณn oral. Se propone investigar cรณmo se construyen textos literarios a partir de cรณdigos no conven
The document is a multiple choice question asking which male name means "ruler of an estate". The possible answer choices are:
A. Henry
B. Hector
C. Hugo
D. Harvey
E. Howard
Sandhya Rani Patra is seeking a challenging position where she can utilize her skills and contribute to organizational productivity. She has a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from ABIT Cuttack, Odisha and has completed certificate programs in AutoCAD and vocational training at SAIL Rourkela Steel Plant. Her major project was on designing a pneumatic powered material handling system for automation. She has working knowledge of MS Office and Windows 7.
The document discusses the green hippo in the game Hungry Hungry Hippos. It states that in the original version of the game, the four hippos were: Lizzie Hippo (purple), Henry Hippo (orange), Homer Hippo (green), and Harry Hippo (yellow). Later, Lizzie was replaced with a pink hippo named Happy.
El documento habla sobre cรณmo evitar el plagio. Explica que el plagio significa tomar las ideas de otra persona sin citar la fuente. Para evitar el plagio, se debe citar directamente la fuente entre comillas o parafrasear las ideas y citar la referencia. Tambiรฉn se debe usar un modelo estรกndar para documentar las referencias y citas. El parรกfrasis implica plasmar las ideas de otra persona con palabras propias y citando la fuente.
This document provides an anti-corruption manual for Atlantic company. It begins with an introduction explaining the purpose of the manual is to prevent corruption and comply with anti-corruption laws. It then defines key terms like compliance, corruption, bribery, and public officials. It describes Atlantic's anti-corruption procedures such as training, reporting channels, and contract clauses. The manual provides guidance on acceptable conduct such as integrity and transparency. It clearly lists prohibited conduct including bribery, facilitation payments, and hindering investigations. Finally, it outlines penalties for non-compliance which may include termination, fines, and imprisonment.
The name of our topic is Armenian & Scottish cultures. Both of us are Armenians. For the most part of our lives we have lived in Moscow, but havenโt forgotten our culture, customs and traditions. We are proud of these and being Armenians. Unfortunately, not everyone knows about our country and our culture. This is the main reason why we have chosen this topic. Our aim is to introduce our culture while comparing it with that of Scotland. We divided our presentation into 5 parts. First, introduction (that I have already done), secondly โ general information about Armenia, thirdly- armenian culture ( music & dance), 4th โ scottish culture & finally 5th โ conclusion.
Adolescent development involves multiple intellectual, personality, and social changes as individuals transition between childhood and adulthood. Emotional development during this period comprises how growth and changes in how emotions are experienced, expressed, understood, and regulated occurs from birth through late adolescence. The document discusses various aspects of adolescent development including the menstrual cycle, challenges girls face in school, hygiene practices during menstruation, male development and changes during puberty, and misconceptions about menstruation.
Child and Adolescent Sexual and Gender Identity Development (UMass Lowell 2...Morganne Ray
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This document discusses gender and sexual identity development from infancy through late adolescence. It begins with conversations between a social worker and a small child exploring gender identity. It then introduces the Genderbread model for understanding gender identity, gender expression, sex, and sexual orientation. The rest of the document outlines typical developmental milestones and behaviors regarding gender and sexuality at each life stage from infancy through late adolescence. Interactive exercises are included to help illustrate concepts.
The document discusses the development of children from ages 8 to 18. It describes the major tasks of each developmental stage, including cognitive, moral, emotional, and social development. The main tasks of late childhood (ages 8-11) involve learning through logical thinking, developing a sense of responsibility and independence, and forming friendships. Early adolescence (ages 11-14) involves moving towards greater independence, establishing identity separate from family, and increased focus on peer relationships. Late adolescence (ages 14-18) involves further development of abstract thinking, exploring identity through different roles, and preparing for adulthood through taking on responsibilities.
Adolescence Human Growth and Development IHS Unit 6RHSHealthScience
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Preadolescence spans ages 7 to 12 and is marked by slower physical growth and development of sophisticated logic and reasoning abilities. School and peers become highly influential. The key developmental tasks are industry versus inferiority. Adolescence begins at puberty around ages 11 to 13 and is characterized by physical maturity, identity development, and reliance on peers. Cognitively, formal operations emerge. Key tasks include developing identity versus role confusion. Risk-taking can occur if identity is weak. Health concerns include nutrition, safety, and risky sexual behaviors. Transition to adulthood gradually separates youth from parental dependence.
6 # school child & adolescence (dev psy)SanaIsrar8
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Physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development occurs during childhood and adolescence according to several theories. During childhood, Piaget's concrete operational stage involves more logical and flexible thought. Erikson's industry vs. inferiority stage emphasizes competence. In adolescence, physical changes occur through puberty. Piaget's formal operational stage involves abstract thinking. Erikson's identity vs. confusion stage focuses on identity formation. Kohlberg's theory outlines increasing moral reasoning. Relationships with parents become more distant while peers become important for socialization and identity.
Childhood Human Growth and Development IHS Unit 6RHSHealthScience
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This document discusses human growth and development in early childhood from ages 1.5 to 6 years old. It covers the physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and social developments that occur during this period. Key developments include refining of motor skills, expansion of language abilities, emergence of moral reasoning and social skills through play, and establishing independence. Theories from Piaget, Erikson, and Kohlberg are referenced to explain cognitive and socioemotional milestones. Parenting styles and their influence are also covered.
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Middle adolescence
1. EC 1527 $1.00
Middle Childhood and
Adolescent Development
Children go through many changes during the period
of rapid developmental growth known as
adolescence. This chart lists characteristics of the
"typical" child during each developmental stage from middle
childhood through early and middle adolescence. Late
adolescence (ages 18-21) is not addressed.
Individual differences in maturation rates, temperaments,
and adult and social influences mean that age is not a
definitive indicator of where a particular child is along this
developmental continuum. The age at which biological
changes due to puberty begin varies from 9 to 14 for boys and
8 to 13 for girls in the U.S. Children's progression through
these stages is determined not only by biological growth and
change, but also by adult expectations and societal contexts.
The following chart lists typical characteristics of children's
development within three general stages.
Area of Middle Childhood Early Adolescence Middle Adolescence
Development (ages 8-11) (ages 11-14) (ages 15-18)
Physical โข Period of uneven growth of โข Wide variation in onset of โข Most youth have entered or
Growth bones, muscles, and organs puberty and growth spurt. completed puberty.
11 g can result in awkward leading to earlier and later โข Less variation in levels of
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*- โข Rarly onse^biLpubeTty can โข Appetite increases during development.
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it can result in adult โข Increased need for sleep. other adult physical
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Cognitive โข Logical thinking with โข Individual variation between โข Major broadening of
Stage limited ability to extend some children who are still thinking abilities for many
.ยซยซ i logic to abstract concepts; focused on logic and others youth; are better able to
g&m disdain for imaginative and who are able to combine think abstractly, follow a
lit illogical thinking of early logical and abstract thinking. "what if line of thought.
Si childhood. โข Some early adolescents can't and apply lessons learned
Jl ft โข Accumulation of much think ahead to consequences in one situation to a
m%m. general knowledge. of their actions. different situation; tend to
W^L Gradual development of โข Developing new thinking think a lot about the future.
^^^^^k ability to apply learned skills, such as thinking more considering many possi-
# wconcepts to new tasks. about possibilities, thinking bilities and logical
iยซFrequent interest in learning more abstractly, thinking more outcomes of possible
- ^โ llfe skills (cooking, fixing about the process of thinking events.
things, etc.) from adults at itself, thinking in multiple โข Greater perspective-taking
home and elsewhere. dimensions, and seeing things abihty can result in
as relative rather than
absolute.
increased empathy and
concern for others, and new
Rachel A. Ozretich, Extension parent education โข Practicing new thinking skills interest in societal issues
coordinator; and Sally R. Bowman, Extensionfamily through humor and by arguing for many.
development specialist; Oregon State University. with parents and others. Use
of humor focused on satire,
sarcasm, and sex (often
irritating to adults).
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2. Area of
Development
Middle Childhood
(ages 8-11)
Early Adolescence
(ages 11-14)
Middle Adolescence
(ages 15-18)
Moral
Development
Predominantly egocentric in
thinking, although has
developed a conscience.
Moves from thinking in
terms of "What's in it for
me" fairness (e.g., if you did
this for me, I would do that
for you), to wanting to gain
social approval and live up
to the expectations of people
close to themโ"golden
rule" morality (can take
perspective of others, may
place needs of others over
own self-interest).
Moral thinking abilities not
always reflected in
children's behaviors.
Continuing egocentrism.
Often believes self to be
invulnerable to negative
events.
Increasing ability to take
perspective of others into
account with own perspective.
In addition to concern about
gaining social approval,
morals begin to be based on
respect for the social order and
agreements between people:
"law and order" morality.
Begins to question social
conventions and re-examine
own values and moral/ethical
principles, sometimes resulting
in conflicts with parents.
โข Less egocentric with age.
Increased emphasis on
abstract values and moral
principles.
โข Increased ability (for some)
to take another's
perspective fully; can see
the bigger societal picture
and might value moral
principles over laws:
"principled" morality.
โข Different rates of cognitive
and emotional
development. For example,
often advocates for specific
values and violates them at
the same time.
Self-concept โข Influenced by relationships
with family members,
teachers, and increasingly by
peers.
โข Often relatively low level of
concern about physical
appearance (especially
lys), although this is
luenced by peers as well
the media.
any boys experience
pressure to conform to
"masculine" stereotype.
Girls' body image declines
sharply with puberty,
especially with early onset.
Early onset of puberty is
also associated with lower
self-control and emotional
stability, especially for boys.
โข Self-image can be challenged
by body changes during
puberty and social
comparisons.
โข Youth begin long-term process
of establishing own identity
separate from family.
โข With the onset of puberty,
many girls experience pressure
to conform to gender
stereotypes, might show less
interest in math and science.
โข With puberty, normal
increases in girls' body, fat
can impact body image and
self-concept negatively for
many. Both boys and girls
might be concerned with skin
problems, height, weight, and
overall appearance.
โข Process of identity
formation is intense.
Experimentation with
different roles: looks,
sexuality, values,
friendships, ethnicity, and
especially occupations.
โข Some girls might experience
obsessive dieting or eating
disorders, especially those
who have higher body fat,
are chronically depressed,
or who have highly
conflicted family
relationships.
โข Minority youths might
explore several patterns of
identity formation:
โ a strong ethnic identity
โ bi-cultural identity
โ inclusion into the
majority culture
โ alienation from the
majority culture
Psychological &
Emotional
Traits
Need to develop a sense of
mastery and accomplishment.
โ Frequent interest in
^making plans and
chieving goals.
Learning from parents and
others to do, make, and
fix things.
Tendency to be disorganized
and forgetful.
Intense self-focus.
โ Worrying about what others
think about them.
โ Increased desire for privacy
and sensitivity about body.
Frequent mood swings with
changes in activities and
contexts. Too much time
spent alone can contribute to
moodiness.
Height of forgetfulness.
โข For some, increased ability
to empathize with others;
greater vulnerability to
worrying, depression, and
concern for others,
especially among girls.
โข Many show an increase in
responsible behaviors.
3. Area of Middle Childhood Early Adolescence Middle Adolescence
Development (ages 8-11) (ages 11-14) (ages 15-18)
Relationship to โข Tends to be closely attached โข Changes in own and parental โข Conflict with parents often
Parents & to parental figures. expectations alter previous decreases with age.
Other Adults โข Parents commonly make patterns of relationships with โ Improved ability to see
most decisions affecting parents, often resulting in parents as individuals
child, with child greater conflict. and take their
involvement in decisions โข Greater focus on peer perspectives into
increasing with age. friendships as youth develops account.
โข Most frequent conflicts over an identity outside of the role โ Most maintain good
sibling quarrels and of a child in a family. relationship with
forgetfulness with respect to โข Often rebuffs physical parents.
f chores, schoolwork, and affection (but still needs it). โข Greater interest in taking
^f messiness, especially of โข Increased interest in making on "adult-type"
4^. child's bedroom. own decisions; benefits from responsibilities (own
^fc^
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vC " become increasingly make own decisions within own laundry, buying own
^^iP important. scope of current abilities. clothes, cooking meals,
m โข Parent-child communication โข Youth objects more often to making repairs, etc.).
โ patterns can change with - parental limitations (but still โข Commonly makes most of
โ puberty. Many adolescents needs some), resulting in own decisions, preparing
A. report that (a) they can't talk conflict. for eventual separation
^โ kk with parents about issues โข New thinking abilities are from family.
related to sexuality, and practiced in increased use of โข Needs balance between
(b) they don't get needed humor and arguments (or time spent with adults and
information in sex "talking back") with with peers.
education courses at school. parents/other adults, which โข Continues to benefit from
may result in conflicts. some parental limits and
โข Parental listening skills and monitoring, while often
nurturing continue to be objecting to them.
important. โข Common conflicts over
money, curfews, chores,
appearance, and activities
with peers.
Peer โข Friendships often with โข Changes due to puberty and โข Peers help youth explore
Relationships same-gender peers, usually peer reactions commonly alter and develop own identity.
based on proximity, peer relationships. โข Cross-gender friendships
^ common interests/hobbies. โข Friendships still begin with become more common.
^ or other perceived perceived commonalities, but โข Antisocial peer groups
m commonalities. increasingly involve sharing can increase antisocial
WmJr Girls usually have fewer. of values and personal behaviors.
J^JW' but emotionally closer, confidences. โข Close friendships help
4 ^[ friends than boys. โข Might develop cliques of three youth with process of
โ ^FOTggBm of exclusive to six friends (usually same developing an individual
pPrfubsTmiiJaifting peer gender), providing greater identity separate from that
โ
y dliancjpifmmon. sense of security. Antisocial of a child in a family.
^0 โข Media influences and cliques can increase
popular culture increasingly antisocial behaviors.
impact children's peer โข Romantic crushes common.
activities and relationships. and some dating begins.
4. Resources
Ames, L.B., F.L. Ilg, and S.M. Baker. 1988. Your Ten- to
Fourteen-year-old. New York: Delacorte Press.
Brooks, J.B. 1999. The Process ofParenting. Mountain
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Cole, M. and S.R. Cole. 1996. The Development ofChildren.
New York: W.H. Freeman and Company.
Steinberg, L. 1993. Adolescence. New York: McGraw-Hill,
Inc.
For Further Reading
Canada, G. 1998. Reaching Upfor Manhood: Transforming
the Lives ofBoys in America. Boston: Beacon Press.
Elkind, D. 1997. All Grown Up & No Place to Go:
Teenagers in Crisis. Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley
Publishing.
Pipher, M. 1999. Reviving Ophelia: Saving the Selves of
Adolescent Girls. Westminster, MD: Ballantine Publishing
Group.
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