NCTRC exam (with Complete Solutions)

Early childhood developmental stage correct answers -0-6 years -develops fundamental motor/social skills -body changes -testing cognition, socially, physically, and emotionally -communication skills developing -play is important (skills are developed and enhanced) Children developmental stage correct answers -6-12 years -expanding social world -involvement in organized sports, games, and extracurricular activities -involved in play -improving hand-eye coordination -friends becoming more significant than family Adolescence developmental stage correct answers -12-21 years -increased peer groups (peer pressure) more important than family -struggles for independence -body reaches maturation -increase in interest of intimate relationships -sexuality increase with hormones influencing behavior -important: organized sports, music, socialization, gaming with friends -starting to define themselves -peer group important (end of this stage family starts regaining importance) Early adulthood developmental stage correct answers -21-30 years -establishes independence by education and jobs -serious intimate relationships -reached maturation -interest in challenging leisure activities assisting in growing relationships -developing life long leisure pursuits Middle adulthood developmental stage correct answers -30-45 years -family and career #1 -involved in child's leisure pursuits -family oriented activities -occasionally involved in individual pursuits Older adulthood developmental stage correct answers -45-60 years -metabolism changes (ex: weight gain) -physical abilities reduce -cognitive skills remain the same -midlife crisis (depression) -empty nest (more dependence) -stressful/freeing time of life