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Child growth and development (CGAD) Exam 29 Questionswith Verified Answers
Growth - CORRECT ANSWER Refers to specific body changes and increases in the
child's size.
Development - CORRECT ANSWER Typically refers to an increase in complexity, a
change from relatively simple to more complicated.
Child growth facts - CORRECT ANSWER - babies can growth 10 inches in length
and triple their their birth weight. After the first year, a baby's growth in length
slows to 5 inches a year for the next two years and continues from age two or
three to puberty at a rate of two to three inches each year.
- girls generally enter puberty between ages 8 to 13 years of age.
- boys usually enter puberty at age 10 to 15 years at age.
How can you help children understand their difference in growth? - CORRECT
ANSWER Show pictures of various stages of growth in individuals.
If you detect that a child is self-conscious about her size, how would you help her
work on increasing her self acceptance? - CORRECT ANSWER Either individually or
in a group, talk about how things are different but equally important and valuable
* Example: litter of puppies or kittens is different in size and color but they are all
special and will grow into wonderful dogs and cats.
Principles of child development - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Developmental sequence
is similar for all
2. Developmental proceeds from general to specific
3. Development is continuous
4. Development proceeds at different rates
5. All areas of development are interrelated
, Why should child care professionals learn about principles of child development?
- CORRECT ANSWER 1. Care and the environment can support or hinder
development
2. The knowledgeable caregiver can support a child in learning new skills
3. When a child is struggling with a new skill, timely intervention can help him
overcome a problem and "catch back up."
4. The knowledgeable caregiver can "detect" indicators of possible delays, and
can help get the child the assistance he needs.
American with disabilities act - CORRECT ANSWER Passage of the American act
(ADA) in 1990 sent a clear message to the American people that children and
adults with disabilities are entitled to the same rights and privileges that others
enjoy.
What is a theory - CORRECT ANSWER Is a set of facts or principles analyzed in
relation to one another and used to explain phenomena (a fact or behavior that
can be observed).
Abraham Maslow and the hierarchy of needs - CORRECT ANSWER - Maslow
developed a hierarchy of human needs.
- Maslow's hierarchy has five levels:
1. Physical- need food, water, shelter, oxygen, and sleep
2. Comfort and safely need for safety and security
3. Social need love, acceptance, and belonging
4. Self esteem need for achievement, education, competence, and respect
5. Self actualization- need to realize our fullest potential
What does the hierarchy of needs mean to you as child care professional? -
CORRECT ANSWER - basic needs met first. Neglect can occur at all levels.
- child care professionals need to be aware of family circumstances to understand
what needs are being met at home.
Erik Erikson - CORRECT ANSWER The theory that children and adults have to
resolve eight conflicts to grow into strong social and emotional life.
1. Trust vs. Mistrust and doubt (infant)
2. Autonomy vs. Shame and doubt (toddler)
3. Initiative vs. Guilt (preschool)
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