PSW: Assisting the Family test review Questions And
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growth - ANSWER refers to the physical changes a person experiences that can
be measured and that occur in a steady and orderly manner. ______________is
measured by changes in height and weight, as well as by changes in physical
appearance and body functions.
development - ANSWER refers to changes in psychological and social
functioning. a person behaves and thinks in a certain ways at different stages of
development.
the moro reflex - ANSWER occurs when an infant is frightened by a loud noise
or a sudden movement. the arms are thrown apart, the legs extend and the head
is thrown back.
the rooting reflex - ANSWER is stimulated when the infant's cheek is touched
at or near the mouth. the infant's head turns toward the touch. the rooting reflex
is necessary for feeding; it helps guide the infant's mouth to nipple.
the sucking reflex - ANSWER is produced by touching the cheeks or sides of the
lips
the grasping reflex - ANSWER occurs when the infant's palm is stimulated,
causing the fingers to close around the object. this reflex begins to decline around
the second month and disappears by the third month.
, infancy (birth to 1 year) - ANSWER rapid physical, psychological, and social
growth and development occur. birth weight usually doubles by the age of 5 to 6
months and triples by the first birthday. newborns have certain reflexes (moro,
rooting, sucking, and grasping) that are present at birth and disapear as the
central nervous system develops.
infancy developmental tasks - ANSWER learning to walk, talk, and
communicate with others
toddlerhood (1 to 3 years) - ANSWER physical growth during the second year
of life is not as rapid as during infancy.
toddlerhood developmental tasks - ANSWER tolerating separation from the
primary caregiver, gaining control of bowel and bladder function, using words to
communicate with others and becoming less dependent on the primary caregiver.
preschool (3 to 6 years) - ANSWER children grow taller but gain little weight.
they are more coordinated than toddlers.
preschool developmental tasks - ANSWER improving the ability to
communicate with and understand others,performing self-care activities, learning
about the differences between genders and identifying with a gender,
distinguishing right and wrong,learning to play with others, and developing family
relationships
middle childhood (6 to 8 years) - ANSWER children usually grow 5 cm each
year during this stage; weight gain will vary, depending on such factors as level of
activity.
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