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refers to specific body changes and Growth
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
typically refers to an increase in Development
complexity, a change from relatively
simple to more complicated. Usually
acquire more refined knowledge,
behaviors, and skills. The sequence is
basically the same for all children,
however, the rate varies
Growth proceeds from the center of False, Growth proceeds from the head downward,
the body outward and from the center of the body outward
True or False
At birth, the brain, heart, and spinal True
cord are fully functioning.
True or False
The finger and toe muscles develop False, as children grow, the arm and leg muscles
before the arm and leg muscles. develop, followed by the finger and toe muscles
True or False
Children differ in their growth True
True or False
,Children grow at perfectly steady False, Children do not grow out perfect steady rates
rates throughout childhood
True or False
What is the first principle of child Developmental sequence for all
growth and development?
Children develop in relatively the Example of first principle of child growth and
same ways, they can move forward, development
regress for a short time, and then
move forward again. Some children
may skip a behavior or skill as they
move forward
Development Proceeds from General 2nd principle of Child growth and development
to Specific
As children mature, their bodily Example of 2nd principle of Child growth and
changes occur in sequential order and development
give children new abilities. As the
brain and nervous system develop, a
child's thinking and skills and motor
skills improve.
What is the 3rd principle of child Development is continuous
growth and development?
Children continue to add new Example of 3rd principle of child growth and
behaviors and skills as they perfect development
their abilities to walk, to write, or draw,
and to speak
Development Proceeds at Different 4th principle of child growth and development
Rates
Some children will walk at ten months Example of 4th principle of child growth and
of age, while others walk at eighteen development
months of age
, What is the 5th principle of Child All areas of Development are interrelated
Growth and Development?
Each domain/area of development Example of 5th principle of Child Growth and
influences development in other areas Development
What are the eight domains of Physical Development, Approaches to Learning,
development? Social and Emotional Development, Language and
Literacy, Mathematical Thinking, Scientific Inquiry,
Social Studies, and Creative Expression Through the
Arts.
By understanding principle 1 reasonable expectations for the class, as well as for
(development sequence is similar for each child.
all) child care professionals can
determine
By understanding principle 4, learn the same way at the same time. You can avoid
(development proceeds different pressuring children to perform tasks they are not
rates), you know that all children do developmentally ready to master. Rather, you
not individualize interaction so it meets the needs of
each child
What level in Maslow's Hierarchy of Self-actualization
Needs is when fulfilling one's life with
purpose and meaning?
What level in Maslow's Hierarchy of Esteem needs
Needs is when psychological needs to
have adequacy, confidence, and
importance?
What level in Maslow's Hierarchy of Social
Needs is when psychological needs
for a child to feel belonged, loved,
acceptance, and attention?
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Terms in this set (102)
refers to specific body changes and Growth
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
typically refers to an increase in Development
complexity, a change from relatively
simple to more complicated. Usually
acquire more refined knowledge,
behaviors, and skills. The sequence is
basically the same for all children,
however, the rate varies
Growth proceeds from the center of False, Growth proceeds from the head downward,
the body outward and from the center of the body outward
True or False
At birth, the brain, heart, and spinal True
cord are fully functioning.
True or False
The finger and toe muscles develop False, as children grow, the arm and leg muscles
before the arm and leg muscles. develop, followed by the finger and toe muscles
True or False
Children differ in their growth True
True or False
,Children grow at perfectly steady False, Children do not grow out perfect steady rates
rates throughout childhood
True or False
What is the first principle of child Developmental sequence for all
growth and development?
Children develop in relatively the Example of first principle of child growth and
same ways, they can move forward, development
regress for a short time, and then
move forward again. Some children
may skip a behavior or skill as they
move forward
Development Proceeds from General 2nd principle of Child growth and development
to Specific
As children mature, their bodily Example of 2nd principle of Child growth and
changes occur in sequential order and development
give children new abilities. As the
brain and nervous system develop, a
child's thinking and skills and motor
skills improve.
What is the 3rd principle of child Development is continuous
growth and development?
Children continue to add new Example of 3rd principle of child growth and
behaviors and skills as they perfect development
their abilities to walk, to write, or draw,
and to speak
Development Proceeds at Different 4th principle of child growth and development
Rates
Some children will walk at ten months Example of 4th principle of child growth and
of age, while others walk at eighteen development
months of age
, What is the 5th principle of Child All areas of Development are interrelated
Growth and Development?
Each domain/area of development Example of 5th principle of Child Growth and
influences development in other areas Development
What are the eight domains of Physical Development, Approaches to Learning,
development? Social and Emotional Development, Language and
Literacy, Mathematical Thinking, Scientific Inquiry,
Social Studies, and Creative Expression Through the
Arts.
By understanding principle 1 reasonable expectations for the class, as well as for
(development sequence is similar for each child.
all) child care professionals can
determine
By understanding principle 4, learn the same way at the same time. You can avoid
(development proceeds different pressuring children to perform tasks they are not
rates), you know that all children do developmentally ready to master. Rather, you
not individualize interaction so it meets the needs of
each child
What level in Maslow's Hierarchy of Self-actualization
Needs is when fulfilling one's life with
purpose and meaning?
What level in Maslow's Hierarchy of Esteem needs
Needs is when psychological needs to
have adequacy, confidence, and
importance?
What level in Maslow's Hierarchy of Social
Needs is when psychological needs
for a child to feel belonged, loved,
acceptance, and attention?
