NSG 250 Study Guide - Comprehensive Final Exam Guide - Memory, Jean Piaget, Erik Erikson

• School: University at Buffalo
• Department: Undergraduate Nursing Core
• Course: NSG 250
• Professor: Theresa Winkelman

Document Summary

Module 1 - human growth and development principles. Development defined: changes over time in physical structure, thought, or behavior of a person as a result of both biologic and environmental influences . Cognitive: those aspects of development that involve the acquisition of skills in perceiving, thinking, reasoning and problem solving as well as the intricate development and use of language. Psychosocial: those aspects of development that involve acquiring relatively stable and enduring traits as well as a sense of self in context of socialization and enculturation. Physical - those changes that involve changes in physical shape and size, as well as changes in the brain structure. Changes occur in every direction, not always a straight line. Impacted by gains and losses, predictable patterns and unexpected transformation. Lives are embedded in many context; historic conditions, economic constraints and culture. Every individual and every trait within each individual, can be altered at any point in the life span.