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CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT CHAPTER 7 EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENTCHAPTER 7 EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS
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Do the terms growth and development mean the same thing? Explain. - Answer-Growth
refers to change in size, like weight or length. Development refers to changes in
physical, social, emotional, and intellectual abilities.
Head to Toe Development - Answer-A newborn's progression from lifting their heads to
using their arms and hands and, then, using their legs and feet.
Near to Far Development - Answer-A baby will progress from waving arms to grabbing
something with their fingers (uses shoulder before fingers).
Simple to Complex Development - Answer-Progressing from large muscle movement,
like controlling the head to the smaller muscle movements, like grabbing a crayon or
pencil.
What are developmental milestones, and why are they important? - Answer-Key skills
and abilities typical of a certain age and in a specific order. They are useful because
they will indicate if the child is progressing at a sufficient rate.
Will inherited traits always emerge in children? Why or why not? - Answer-No because
the child might not practice it, and the talent will not be noticeable. The environment has
to play a role in the development of a talent.
Why is proper nutrition essential for an infant? - Answer-Nutrition fuels development,
which is vital for an infant.
How does good health influence an infant's development? - Answer-Healthy babies are
more likely to eat well, be more active, and their activity will provide experiences that
stimulate the brain and aid in muscle development.
Is it the quantity or variety of experiences a child has that impacts brain development? -
Answer-Both because several different experiences are necessary for stimulation.
What makes a place a stimulating environment for a baby? - Answer-An environment
with a variety of social interaction and a variety of things to touch, see, hear, smell, and
taste (stimulates the senses).
At one year of age, boys are typically longer than girls. - Answer-False, they are about
the same.
At birth, boys and girls typically weigh about the same. - Answer-True.
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