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Growth - ANSWER is a physical change and increase in size. Indicators of growth
include height, weight, size and definition.
Development-1 - ANSWER is an increase in the complexity of function and skill
progression. It is the capacity and skill of a person to adapt to the environment.
Developement-2 - ANSWER is the behavioral aspect of growth ( a person,
develops
the ability to walk, talk, run, and think.
Principles of Growth and Developement-1 - ANSWER All humans follow the same
pattern of growth and development.
Principles of Growth and Developement-2 - ANSWER Growth & development occur
in cephalocaudal direction-starting from the head and moving to the trunk, legs and
feet.
Principles of Growth and Developement-3 - ANSWER Also proximodistal direction.
Center of the bod to the outward.
Principles of Growth and Developement-1 - ANSWER Development proceeds from
simple to complex or from single acts to integrated acts. Ex: integrated acts-drinking,
swallowing child must first learn eye-hand coordinantion, grasping, jang mouth
coordination, holding of the cup.
Principles of Growth and Developement-4 - ANSWER Devel becomes
differentiated. It begins from a general response. Ex: an infants reponse to a
stimulus involves the total body-a 5yr can respond more specifically with laughter or
fear.
Principles of Growth and Developement-5 - ANSWER The first 10-12 wks after
conception and more critical.
Ex: to chemicals, drugs, viruses, are critical in this stage.
Principles of Growth and Developement-6 - ANSWER The pace of growth and
development is uneven. Growth is greater during infancy than childhood.
Factors Influencing Growth & Development - ANSWER 1-7
Genetics - ANSWER 1. Everyone is made up with specific genes. Delvelops
charateristcis as gender & physical. eye color, potential height.
Temperament - ANSWER 2. the way the individuals respond to internal and
external environment.
, Family - ANSWER The purpose for family is to provide support and safety for the
child.
Nutrition - ANSWER 3. Good nutrition is an essential component of growth and
development. ex: poorly nourished children are more likey to have infections than
well nourished children.
Environment - ANSWER living conditions-poor vs. financially stable, climate,
community,
Health - ANSWER Illness, injury, congenital conditions (congenital cardiac
conditions) affect growth and developement.
Culture - ANSWER Nutritional practices may influenence the rate of growth for
infants.
Biophysical Theory - ANSWER Biophysical developement theories describe the
development of physical body-how it grows and changes.
Arnold Gesell - ANSWER is identified as the "father of child development" his
theory states that the development is directed by genetics. Asserting that child
development is a process of maturation.
Psychosocial Theories - ANSWER Personailty is a complex concept that is difficult
to define, can be considered as the outward(interpersonal) expression of the inner
(intrapersonal) self. It encompasses a persons temperament, feelings, character
traits, independence, self esteem, self concept, behaviors.
Unconscious Mind - ANSWER is the part of a person's mental life of which the
person is unaware.
Id - ANSWER Resides in the unconscious & operating on the pleasure principle,
seeks immediate pleasure and gratification.
Ego - ANSWER the realistic part of the person, balances the gratification demand
of the Id with limitations of social and physical circumstances.
Defense Mechanisms - ANSWER Methods the ego uses to fullfill the needs of the
id in a socially acceptable manner- are the results of conflicts between the ids
impulses and anxiety created by the conflicts due to social and evironmental
restrictions.
Superego - ANSWER contains the conscience and the ego ideal.
Libido - ANSWER ????
Fixation - ANSWER is immobilization or the inabilty of the personality to proceed to
the next stage because of anxiety.