development Questions & Answers
Growth - ANSWERSphysical changes that can be measured
development - ANSWERSemotional, social, and physical changes that occur
cognitive development - ANSWERSfocuses on how children think and learn
language development - ANSWERSfocuses on gaining languages skills
moral development - ANSWERSdeals with forming a sense of right and wrong
motor development - ANSWERSgaining an ability to do things like grasp items, use
scissors, and draw
physical development - ANSWERSdeals with changes that happen to the body during
growth
sexual development - ANSWERSThe reproductive changes that occur when people
reach puberty.
social development - ANSWERSprocess of learning to relate to other people
Infancy - ANSWERSBirth to 12 months. Physical development move from head down.
triple in weight in the first year. pick up objects (4-8 months) totally dependent on others,
touch is an important as a communication tool. touch helps babies grow and thrive.
Toddler - ANSWERSages 1 to 3. move about quickly, run, and jump. speech improves,
gain coordination of their limbs, control bladder/bowel. Don't understand what can harm
them. Parents teach them language, difference between right and wrong, and
acceptable behavior.