CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT EXAM | QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS | NEW 2026/2027 UPDATE | GRADED A+| 100% CORRECT
(VERIFIED SOLUTIONS)
Growth -
ANSWER
Refers to specific body changes and increases in the child's size.
Development -
ANSWER
Typically refers to an increase in complexity, a change from relatively simple to more complicated.
Child growth facts -
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? -
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? -
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 -
, 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? -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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
ANSWERS | NEW 2026/2027 UPDATE | GRADED A+| 100% CORRECT
(VERIFIED SOLUTIONS)
Growth -
ANSWER
Refers to specific body changes and increases in the child's size.
Development -
ANSWER
Typically refers to an increase in complexity, a change from relatively simple to more complicated.
Child growth facts -
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? -
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? -
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 -
, 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? -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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
