DCF - CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT (CGDR)
_________ __________ are periods of time when children are extremely receptive to
surroundings and interactions with others. These widows are for brain development
and affect the achievement of developmental milestones. (ex: window for language
closes at 5 and is gone by 11). - answer-Developmental Windows
___________ can influence brain growth which would in turn, influence cognitive
development; it also influences temperament. Brain growth and temperament
influence personality and can have positive or negative effects. - answer-Heredity
A set of ideas of facts principles analyzed in relation to one another and used to
explain a phenomena. - answer-Theory
An increase in complexity, a change from relatively simple to more complicated and
involves progression where child gains refined knowledge, behaviors and skills. -
answer-Development
Focuses on self-esteem, how children feel about themselves and their relationships
with others; refers to individual behaviors, responses, attachments and prosocial
behaviors. - answer-Social and emotional developmental domain
How can caregivers encourage prosocial behavior? - answer-Modeling,
reinforcement, teaching, set rules, promoting self-discipline
Principle _____: body changes in a sequence and gives new abilities; as brain
develops, cognitive skills improve - answer-Principle 2
Principle _____: sequence of development is the same but the rate is different,
development is constant but not uniform - answer-Principle 4
Principle _____: the developmental domains influence development in other areas. -
answer-Principle 5
Principle _____: there is continuity from one phase of development to the next,
children continue to add behaviors as they perfect others (ex: language; cooing -->
words) - answer-Principle 3
Principle ____: children develop in relatively the same ways, there is a typical
sequence of development that occurs as the child grows, behaviors and skills
emerge in the same order - answer-Principle 1
Refers to ability to communicate with others, involves ability to see, hear, speak,
read, write and construct understanding of things around them. - answer-Language
and communication developmental domain
Refers to eagerness to learn; curiosity, persistence, creative problem solving and
ability to create and complete long term projects. - answer-Approaches to Learning
Domain
, Refers to intellectual or mental abilities; exploration, discovery, concept and
memory formation, problem solving and creative expression. Knowledge of
math,scientific thinking, awareness of social studies and the arts. - answer-
Cognitive and development and general knowledge domain
refers to typical growth patterns; changes in weight, height, vision and hearing. Also
refers to physical milestones like muscle control; ability to grasp, roll over, sit up,
writing etc - answer-The Physical Developmental Domain
Specific body changes and increases in the child's size such as a child's height,
weight, head circumference and BMI - answer-Growth
The following are _________ between children in growth:
1. growth proceeds from head down
2. control of head and neck first, then arms, then legs
3. brain, heart and spinal cord are fully functional at birth
4. arm and leg muscles first then fingers and toes - answer-Similarities between
children in growth
The following are _____________:
1. Developmental sequence is similar for all
2. Development proceeds from general to specific
3. Development is continuous
4. Development proceeds at different rates
5. All areas of development are interrelated - answer-5 basic principles of child
growth and development
The zone where learning occurs, when a child is learning material with adult
guidance or with peer collaboration. - answer-Zone of Proximal Learning
These are behaviors that are the most positive attributes; helping, sharing,
sympathizing, cooperating and comforting. - answer-Prosocial behavior
What 3 health and wellness factors influence child development and how? - answer-
1. Nutrition: proper nutrition allows for favorable
development, healthy body leads to happiness
2. Physical Activity: allows for a better opportunity
to grow, less like;y to get sick or injured.
3. Daily Routines: establishing a healthy lifestyle
ensures positive behaviors and proper
development
What are 2 developmental disabilities important for caregivers to recognize? -
answer-1. Autism Spectrum Disorder
2. Down Syndrome
What are 2 ways child care programs provide support for gifted children? - answer-
1. Provide more challenging activities
2. Pair with other students for teaching
opportunities.
