In this chapter, you will be learning about human development. Before you begin reading, take the following quiz to assess your understanding of human development, and how health needs change throughout the life span.

Health Concepts to Understand

1. Do you understand the functions of the male and female reproductive systems?

   1. Yes
   2. No
2. Do you know the differences among the germinal stage, embryonic stage, and fetal stage of pregnancy?

   1. Yes
   2. No
3. Can you name each of the developmental stages of a person?

   1. Yes
   2. No
4. Can you name the milestones typical in the infancy, toddler, preschool, and middle childhood life stages?

   1. Yes
   2. No
5. Do you know the physical changes that accompany puberty in males and females?

   1. Yes
   2. No
6. Do you understand how the adolescent brain can be more susceptible to risky behaviors?

   1. Yes
   2. No
7. Do you understand that as teens grow, so does their need to establish independence and rely on their own judgment?

   1. Yes
   2. No
8. Do you understand how the body and a person’s health needs change during adulthood?

   1. Yes
   2. No
9. Do you understand what it means to grieve the loss of a loved one?

   1. Yes
   2. No
10. Count your “Yes” and “No” responses.
    
    
11. Total Yes:
    
    
12. Total No: 
    
    
13. The more “Yes” responses you have, the more you understand human development. Now, take a closer look at the questions with which you responded “No.” Think about how you can increase your understanding of issues in these areas.