CHILD CARE PROFESSIONAL 1 -
LESSON 2: CHILD GROWTH AND
DEVELOPMENT, PART 1 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Section 2.1 - Key Points - Answer-- The changing structure of the modern family affects
children's learning as families have become more diverse.
Section 2.1 - Self Assessment: Describe Factors That Influence a Child's Growth and
Development - Answer-Question 1: What effect can a lack of nurturing and responsive
caregiving have on young children?
Answer 1: Lack of affectionate care and stimulation can cause delayed brain
development and the inability to bond with others. This can impair the ability to form
trusting relationships. Research indicates long-term learning disabilities and memory
impairments can result from a lack of responsive care. These effects can prevent the
child from achieving typical developmental milestones.
Question 2: When is sensory stimulation particularly vital?
Answer 2: Sensory stimulation is particularly vital during the first 24 months of life.
Question 3: What stage of development emphasizes using the senses to explore the
world?
Answer 3: The sensorimotor stage emphasizes using the senses to explore the world.
Question 4: How can adults develop trusting relationships with children?
Answer 4: Showing joy, giving undivided attention, learning what's important to children,
appreciating the unique participation of each child, respecting each child, showing
interest in the individual needs of the child, and acknowledging each child.
Question 5: What are examples of modern family structures?
Answer 5: Variations in the modern family structure includes families with biological
parents, step-parents, single parents, cohabiting parents, same-sex parents, foster
parents, adoptive parents, and children being cared for by other relatives.
Question 6: Why is it important for caregivers to understand human growth and
development?
Answer 6: It's important for caregivers to understand human growth and development to
provide children with the quality of care and nurturing that the first five years of life
demand. Caregivers must also be aware of the development that takes place during
those years. Caregivers who begin to understand the real mean
Section 2.2 - Key Points - Answer--Growth and development occur in an orderly and
sequential way.
, -Four time periods that have been identified for growth and development are
- Conception to birth
- Birth to 18 months
- 18 months to 3 years
- 3 years to 8 years
Section 2.2 - Self Assessment: Explain Development From the Prenatal Period to Birth -
Answer-Question 1: What's the term for growth that proceeds from head to toe?
Answer 1: Cephalocaudal
Question 2: What's the term used for growth from central organs to the extremities?
Answer 2: Proximodistal
Question 3: Why is it important to hold infants during feeding time to provide warm,
nurturing human interaction?
Answer 3: Feeding infants is a wonderful time to develop bonding and help babies
attach to the primary caregiver.
Question 4: Who are primary caregivers that can help infants develop basic sense of
trust?
Answer 4: Parents, child care professionals, other relatives, adoptive parents, foster
parents, and any consistent, caring adult.
Question 5: One way very young infants respond to social interaction is by
____________.
Answer 5: maintaining eye contact
Question 6: Why is prenatal care important?
Answer 6: Prenatal care helps ensure that the pregnancy is as healthy as possible, Any
issues or possible problems can be caught early. In addition, prenatal care is an
excellent opportunity to educate the parent-to-be.
Question 7: What's a teratogen?
Answer 7: A teratogen is any substance that can be harmful to the developing embryo
or fetus.
Question 8: Discuss the use of alcohol during pregnancy.
Answer 8: There's no known amount of alcohol that's safe for the developing embryo or
fetus.
Section 2.3 - Key Points - Answer-- Learning about theories of development gives you
the opportunity to make decisions about how you think children learn best.
-Jean Piaget is known for his recommendation that children must be actively involved in
the environment. In his theory, known as constructivism, children's knowledge develops
in four stages:
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