Child Growth and Development CGDR DCF Exam 71
Questions with Verified Answers
Growth - CORRECT ANSWER refers to specific body changes and increases in the
child's size, such as a child's height, weight, head circumference, and body mass
index. These size changes can usually be easily measured.
Development - CORRECT ANSWER typically refers to an increase in complexity, a
change from relatively simple to more complicated. Development usually involves
a progression along a continuous pathway on which the child acquires more
refined knowledge, behaviors, and skills. The sequence is basically the same for all
children, however, the rate varies.
Similarities in growth: - CORRECT ANSWER >Growth proceeds from the head
downward and from the center of the body outward.
>Children gain control of the head and neck first, then the arms, and finally, the
legs.
>At birth, the brain, heart, and spinal cord are fully functioning to support the
infant.
>As children grow, the arm and leg muscles develop, followed by the finger and
toe muscles.
Differences in growth: - CORRECT ANSWER >Some children are taller, some
shorter. Some children are smaller, while others are larger.
>These differences are completely typical. Typical growth is supported by good
nutrition, adequate sleep, and regular exercise.
>Children do not grow at perfectly steady rates throughout childhood.
>Children will experience weeks or months of slightly slower growth, followed by
growth spurts.
>Differences in the amount of growth can be a source of self-consciousness for
some children.
*are typical
, If you detect that a child is self-conscious about his/her size, how would you help
him/her work on increasing his/her self-acceptance? - CORRECT ANSWER Either
individually or with a group of children, talk about how things are different but
equally important and valuable. You could use the example of a litter of puppies
or kittens that are different colors and sizes, both larger and smaller. While they
are different, they are all special and will grow into wonderful dogs or cats. You
could also use different fruits, kinds of ice cream—and finally differences in
people—to help the child or children understand that differences are not bad, but
rather make each person special.
If you have some concern about a growth-related issue involving a child, how
would you approach this issue with the parent(s)? - CORRECT ANSWER Share
information about typical growth patterns with the parent(s). You may wish to
share it with all your parents. After going over this information with the parent(s),
you could ask them if they have any questions or concerns and if they have had
any discussions with the child's doctor. If you detect the parent(s) have not had
much interaction with a doctor and do not connect the growth information with
their child, gently explain your concerns and have available local resources for
medical care if the family needs that assistance. Make sure all discussions occur in
a calm and confidential manner.
Principle 1 - Developmental Sequence is Similar for All - CORRECT ANSWER
>Children develop in relatively the same ways.
>There is a typical sequence of development that occurs as a child grows.
>While the sequence is similar, and the behaviors or skills emerge in the same
order, children can take more or less time with each behavior or skill.
>They can move forward, regress for a short time, then move forward again.
>Some children may skip a behavior or skill as they move forward.
Principle 2 - Development Proceeds from General to Specific - CORRECT ANSWER
>Development progresses from a beginning point moving in a forward direction.
>Just as growth of an infant proceeds from the top down and from the center of
the body to the limbs, development of behaviors and skills moves from general to
specific.
>As children mature, their bodily changes occur in a sequential order and give
children new abilities.
Questions with Verified Answers
Growth - CORRECT ANSWER refers to specific body changes and increases in the
child's size, such as a child's height, weight, head circumference, and body mass
index. These size changes can usually be easily measured.
Development - CORRECT ANSWER typically refers to an increase in complexity, a
change from relatively simple to more complicated. Development usually involves
a progression along a continuous pathway on which the child acquires more
refined knowledge, behaviors, and skills. The sequence is basically the same for all
children, however, the rate varies.
Similarities in growth: - CORRECT ANSWER >Growth proceeds from the head
downward and from the center of the body outward.
>Children gain control of the head and neck first, then the arms, and finally, the
legs.
>At birth, the brain, heart, and spinal cord are fully functioning to support the
infant.
>As children grow, the arm and leg muscles develop, followed by the finger and
toe muscles.
Differences in growth: - CORRECT ANSWER >Some children are taller, some
shorter. Some children are smaller, while others are larger.
>These differences are completely typical. Typical growth is supported by good
nutrition, adequate sleep, and regular exercise.
>Children do not grow at perfectly steady rates throughout childhood.
>Children will experience weeks or months of slightly slower growth, followed by
growth spurts.
>Differences in the amount of growth can be a source of self-consciousness for
some children.
*are typical
, If you detect that a child is self-conscious about his/her size, how would you help
him/her work on increasing his/her self-acceptance? - CORRECT ANSWER Either
individually or with a group of children, talk about how things are different but
equally important and valuable. You could use the example of a litter of puppies
or kittens that are different colors and sizes, both larger and smaller. While they
are different, they are all special and will grow into wonderful dogs or cats. You
could also use different fruits, kinds of ice cream—and finally differences in
people—to help the child or children understand that differences are not bad, but
rather make each person special.
If you have some concern about a growth-related issue involving a child, how
would you approach this issue with the parent(s)? - CORRECT ANSWER Share
information about typical growth patterns with the parent(s). You may wish to
share it with all your parents. After going over this information with the parent(s),
you could ask them if they have any questions or concerns and if they have had
any discussions with the child's doctor. If you detect the parent(s) have not had
much interaction with a doctor and do not connect the growth information with
their child, gently explain your concerns and have available local resources for
medical care if the family needs that assistance. Make sure all discussions occur in
a calm and confidential manner.
Principle 1 - Developmental Sequence is Similar for All - CORRECT ANSWER
>Children develop in relatively the same ways.
>There is a typical sequence of development that occurs as a child grows.
>While the sequence is similar, and the behaviors or skills emerge in the same
order, children can take more or less time with each behavior or skill.
>They can move forward, regress for a short time, then move forward again.
>Some children may skip a behavior or skill as they move forward.
Principle 2 - Development Proceeds from General to Specific - CORRECT ANSWER
>Development progresses from a beginning point moving in a forward direction.
>Just as growth of an infant proceeds from the top down and from the center of
the body to the limbs, development of behaviors and skills moves from general to
specific.
>As children mature, their bodily changes occur in a sequential order and give
children new abilities.
