CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
(CGAD) EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
100%REVIEWED ANSWERS [2026/2027]
Growth - Correct Answers -Refers to specific body changes and increases in the child's size.
Development - Correct Answers -Typically refers to an increase in complexity, a change from
relatively simple to more complicated.
Child growth facts - Correct Answers -- 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 Answers -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 Answers -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 Answers -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
Answers -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 Answers -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 Answers -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 Answers -- 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 Answers --
basic needs met first. Neglect can occur at all levels.
(CGAD) EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
100%REVIEWED ANSWERS [2026/2027]
Growth - Correct Answers -Refers to specific body changes and increases in the child's size.
Development - Correct Answers -Typically refers to an increase in complexity, a change from
relatively simple to more complicated.
Child growth facts - Correct Answers -- 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 Answers -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 Answers -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 Answers -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
Answers -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 Answers -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 Answers -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 Answers -- 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 Answers --
basic needs met first. Neglect can occur at all levels.
