Overview of the Human Lifespan (VCE SSCE Health and Human Development): Quizzes
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What is the universal agreement about when the human lifespan begins and ends?
What is the universal agreement about when the human lifespan begins and ends?
Begins at fertilisation & ends at death
Which four dimensions does development occur across throughout the lifespan?
Which four dimensions does development occur across throughout the lifespan?
Physical, social, emotional, intellectual
How many weeks does the prenatal stage approximately last?
How many weeks does the prenatal stage approximately last?
38 weeks
At approximately what age does infancy end?
At approximately what age does infancy end?
Second birthday
What age range defines the youth stage of the lifespan?
What age range defines the youth stage of the lifespan?
12 to 18 years
At what age does the body reach its physical peak during early adulthood?
At what age does the body reach its physical peak during early adulthood?
Around ages 25-30
What age range defines middle adulthood?
What age range defines middle adulthood?
Age 40 to 65
Which lifespan stage is the fastest growth period?
Which lifespan stage is the fastest growth period?
Prenatal stage
How many hours of sleep do adolescents require every night?
How many hours of sleep do adolescents require every night?
9-10 hours
By how many points can IQ test performance drop when adolescents are tired?
By how many points can IQ test performance drop when adolescents are tired?
Up to 7 points lower