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CD 2260 Exam 1Basics of physical growth (body size and proportions) and brain growth over the first 5 years - correct
answer ✔✔Over the first two years, dendrites become more dense and more neural connections are
created
The addition of myelin is the primary source of brain growth during early childhood
Myelination and synaptogenesis are why the brain is 9/10 of its adult size by age 5
The addition of myelin is the primary source of brain growth during early childhood
Growth from Age 3 to 6 - correct answer ✔✔Various parts of the brain come "on line" during early
childhood
Cerebellum myelination is complete at 4
Reticular formation continues myelination until adolescence
Corpus callosum myelinates between 1-4
Low levels in hippocampus and prefrontal cortex affect working memory and failure to consider other's
point of view
Physical Development (36months) - correct answer ✔✔Walk and run with skill, changing speed and
direction with a fair amount skill
Jump with both feet at the same time, being able to stand and balance.
Bend over to pick up the toy and stand without trouble
Coordinate finger, wrist, and hand movements to skillfully manipulate objects
May use one hand to stabilize an object while manipulating it
Physical Development (48months Begin) - correct answer ✔✔Run with short stride with feet barely off
the ground
Begin to jump for height and distance
Begin to demonstrate various locomotor skills (galloping, sliding, hopping, and leaping)
Maintain balance while holding still; may need help
Improved balance when moving from one position to another or when changing directions
, Begin to show gross (throwing, kicking) & fine motor (eating, writing) manipulative skills
Physical Development (60 months Increased) - correct answer ✔✔Run with longer stride with feet off
the ground more
Increased ability to jump for height and distance
Increased ability and coordination in locomotor skills
Increasing balance and control when holding still
Increasing balance while changing directions or moving from one position to another
Increased coordination of gross & fine motor manipulative skills
Types of physical activities children should engage in (perceptual - correct answer ✔✔Locomotion.
Balance, body and space perception, rhythm and temporal awareness body space and perception
Types of physical activities children should engage in Sensory - correct answer ✔✔Sand box, textured,
slim, shave cream, help make them aware.
Soft and rough textures.
Types of physical activities children should engage in fine motor - correct answer ✔✔Manipulative
activities
Legos
Block building: stacking, balancing
Art work: pencils, paints, crayon, scissors and brushes
Playdough: stretching, rolling, patting
Factors affecting growth and health - correct answer ✔✔USDA Nutrition Guidelines for Preschoolers
Preschoolers are wary of new foods, trained early in life to prefer certain foods
Factors affecting growth and health pt.2 - correct answer ✔✔May not eat well if mealtimes are stressful
- children eat small amounts - as long as what they eat is healthy, there is no reason to stress
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