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Principles of Growth and Developmentexam with complete solutions
Growth - ANSWER-is a physical change and increase in size. Indicators of growth
include height, weight, size and definition.
Development-1 - ANSWER-is an increase in the complexity of function and skill
progression. It is the capacity and skill of a person to adapt to the environment.
Developement-2 - ANSWER-is the behavioral aspect of growth ( a person, develops
the ability to walk, talk, run, and think.
Principles of Growth and Developement-1 - ANSWER-All humans follow the same
pattern of growth and development.
Principles of Growth and Developement-2 - ANSWER-Growth & development occur in
cephalocaudal direction-starting from the head and moving to the trunk, legs and feet.
Principles of Growth and Developement-3 - ANSWER-Also proximodistal direction.
Center of the bod to the outward.
Principles of Growth and Developement-1 - ANSWER-Development proceeds from
simple to complex or from single acts to integrated acts. Ex: integrated acts-drinking,
swallowing child must first learn eye-hand coordinantion, grasping, jang mouth
coordination, holding of the cup.
Principles of Growth and Developement-4 - ANSWER-Devel becomes differentiated. It
begins from a general response. Ex: an infants reponse to a stimulus involves the total
body-a 5yr can respond more specifically with laughter or fear.
Principles of Growth and Developement-5 - ANSWER-The first 10-12 wks after
conception and more critical.
Ex: to chemicals, drugs, viruses, are critical in this stage.
, Principles of Growth and Developement-6 - ANSWER-The pace of growth and
development is uneven. Growth is greater during infancy than childhood.
Factors Influencing Growth & Development - ANSWER-1-7
Genetics - ANSWER-1. Everyone is made up with specific genes. Delvelops
charateristcis as gender & physical. eye color, potential height.
Temperament - ANSWER-2. the way the individuals respond to internal and external
environment.
Family - ANSWER-The purpose for family is to provide support and safety for the child.
Nutrition - ANSWER-3. Good nutrition is an essential component of growth and
development. ex: poorly nourished children are more likey to have infections than well
nourished children.
Environment - ANSWER-living conditions-poor vs. financially stable, climate,
community,
Health - ANSWER-Illness, injury, congenital conditions (congenital cardiac conditions)
affect growth and developement.
Culture - ANSWER-Nutritional practices may influenence the rate of growth for infants.
Biophysical Theory - ANSWER-Biophysical developement theories describe the
development of physical body-how it grows and changes.
Arnold Gesell - ANSWER-is identified as the "father of child development" his theory
states that the development is directed by genetics. Asserting that child development is
a process of maturation.
Psychosocial Theories - ANSWER-Personailty is a complex concept that is difficult to
define, can be considered as the outward(interpersonal) expression of the inner
(intrapersonal) self. It encompasses a persons temperament, feelings, character traits,
independence, self esteem, self concept, behaviors.
Unconscious Mind - ANSWER-is the part of a person's mental life of which the person is
unaware.
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