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Behavior and Developmental Changes Throughout the Lifespan

Understand factors influencing behavior across the lifespan and practice age-appropriate communication in scenarios. Explore cognitive, physical, and social developmental stages in role-playing exercises.

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Behavior and Developmental Changes Throughout the Lifespan

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  1. Behavior and Developmental Changes Throughout the Lifespan Psychology

  2. Bellwork: Scenario You are watching your six year-old cousin’s flag football game on a Saturday and during the game, a six year-old from the other team is hit in the face with the football. He falls to the grass crying and holding his nose. You approach and explain your qualifications as a first aider and ask consent from his parents to treat him. Upon parental consent, you kneel to take a look at the six year-old… Property of CTE Joint Venture

  3. ? Do you speak to the six year-old like you speak to one of your class mates?Be prepared to justify your response. Thumbs up / Thumbs down 3 PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010

  4. Objectives • Recognize factors that influence the way people behave and interact with others • Demonstrate methods of communication with individuals of varying developmental levels Property of CTE Joint Venture

  5. Pass… PLAY! OR Behavior What things will influence a person’s behavior? 5 PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010 PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010

  6. Factors that Influence Behavior • Basic Daily Living Needs • Physical Development • Cognitive Development • Social Development • Cultural Factors/Socio-economic status Property of CTE Joint Venture

  7. Infancy (0-12 months) Cognitive/Social Physical Uses senses to explore touch Cries Recognizes people Knows strangers Large growth Moves head, rolls, crawls, sits, pulls body up Holds objects Liquids to solid food

  8. Toddlers (12-36 months) Cognitive Physical Doesn’t share Will play with others Words-phrases Temper tantrums Can understand language Concrete understanding Walk-run Jumps, climbs Plays with toys Eats regular food Learns to use toilet

  9. Early Childhood/Preschool (3-5 years) Cognitive Physical Starting sharing Likes social play Establishing identity Idolizes adults Likes routine Uses simple sentences Curiosity and imagination Starting small motor skills Starting self care

  10. Middle Childhood/Early School Age (5-11) Cognitive Physical More time away from parents Establishing social relationships or independence Starting to consider others’ feelings Longer attention span Thinks logically Starting to question adult decisions Steady growth Increased coordination dance, organized sports, bikes Entering puberty

  11. Adolescence (12-18 years) Cognitive Physical Questioning authority Awkward with adults due to physical/emotional changes Abstract thinking Developing well-balanced decision making Looking towards future Hormonal and growth changes Reproductive maturity Fine-tuning coordination and sports skills

  12. Early Adulthood (20-34 years) Cognitive Physical New beginnings Career, home Establishes intimate relationships Marriage Become parents Higher thinking and reasoning Think from another’s perspective Fully grown/developed Peak muscular strength 25-30 years Best small motor skills until 35 Healthiest years Child rearing

  13. Middle Adulthood (35-65) Cognitive Physical Security, satisfaction Empty nest High intellectual levels Experience? Most creative May develop chronic illnesses/conditions Slight sensory/dexterity loss Menopause Slight losses in strength/coordination Some sleeping/eating issues

  14. Here’s where it gets interesting! Late adulthood has changed drastically in the last 100 years Now we have the: “Young old” – 66-79 Still working, relatively healthy & active Dealing with chronic illness well, body is still resilient “Old old” – 80 & older Some still able to get around independently, others need assisted living due to disability Oldest old – centenarians DEVELOPED COUNTRIES Due to lifelong healthy habits & exposure to clean air, water, good food, etc. May still be nimble & active, others may be bed-ridden Usually on supplemental oxygen due to lung function Unable to truly exercise other than walking

  15. Late Adulthood Cognitive Physical Society looks at old age as a negative Attachment to tangibles/familiarity Awareness of mortality Need for companionship/relationships Slower processing, but good intellect More chronic illness Decrease in sensory functions Less strength, coordination and balance More falls, accidents Shorter

  16. Communication with Patients • Take into consideration age and developmental levels! • Ask age-appropriate questions. • Be empathic towards developmental responses and reactions • Plan treatment and care based on developmental levels. • Mental disabilities or disease/illness/medications may alter your approach to communication

  17. Role Playing • Form pairs • Place cards face-down on table, mix up • One student chooses card and reads the character he/she will play. The student starts the conversation by revealing what has happened. Student plays the age and developmental role of character on card. • Other student must attempt to communicate at appropriate level in order to provide care • Role play each situation about 1 minute • Take turns drawing card. Repeat

  18. Outcome Statements I would like to know more about . . . I now understand . . . I need more help with . . . 18 PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010

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