DCF - CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
(CGDR) REVISED QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS 2026/2027
Specific body changes and increases in the child's size such as a child's height, weight, head
circumference and BMI - Correct Answers -Growth
An increase in complexity, a change from relatively simple to more complicated and involves
progression where child gains refined knowledge, behaviors and skills. - Correct Answers -
Development
The following are _________ between children in growth:
1. growth proceeds from head down
2. control of head and neck first, then arms, then legs
3. brain, heart and spinal cord are fully functional at birth
4. arm and leg muscles first then fingers and toes - Correct Answers -Similarities between
children in growth
The following are _____________:
1. Developmental sequence is similar for all
2. Development proceeds from general to specific
3. Development is continuous
4. Development proceeds at different rates
5. All areas of development are interrelated - Correct Answers -5 basic principles of child growth
and development
Principle ____: children develop in relatively the same ways, there is a typical sequence of
development that occurs as the child grows, behaviors and skills emerge in the same order -
Correct Answers -Principle 1
, Principle _____: body changes in a sequence and gives new abilities; as brain develops,
cognitive skills improve - Correct Answers -Principle 2
Principle _____: there is continuity from one phase of development to the next, children
continue to add behaviors as they perfect others (ex: language; cooing --> words) - Correct
Answers -Principle 3
Principle _____: sequence of development is the same but the rate is different, development is
constant but not uniform - Correct Answers -Principle 4
Principle _____: the developmental domains influence development in other areas. - Correct
Answers -Principle 5
A set of ideas of facts principles analyzed in relation to one another and used to explain a
phenomena. - Correct Answers -Theory
Who came up with the following and what is it called?
1. Physical (food)
2. Security (stability)
3. Belonging (social, love, acceptance)
4. Esteem Needs (importance)
5. Self-Actualization (empathy) - Correct Answers -What are the 5 levels of Maslow's Hierarchy?
What does Maslow's Hierarchy mean to child care professionals? - Correct Answers -Basic needs
must be met first, if not, self-worth suffers. Awareness of family circumstances can help
caregivers know what needs are or are not being met.
(CGDR) REVISED QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS 2026/2027
Specific body changes and increases in the child's size such as a child's height, weight, head
circumference and BMI - Correct Answers -Growth
An increase in complexity, a change from relatively simple to more complicated and involves
progression where child gains refined knowledge, behaviors and skills. - Correct Answers -
Development
The following are _________ between children in growth:
1. growth proceeds from head down
2. control of head and neck first, then arms, then legs
3. brain, heart and spinal cord are fully functional at birth
4. arm and leg muscles first then fingers and toes - Correct Answers -Similarities between
children in growth
The following are _____________:
1. Developmental sequence is similar for all
2. Development proceeds from general to specific
3. Development is continuous
4. Development proceeds at different rates
5. All areas of development are interrelated - Correct Answers -5 basic principles of child growth
and development
Principle ____: children develop in relatively the same ways, there is a typical sequence of
development that occurs as the child grows, behaviors and skills emerge in the same order -
Correct Answers -Principle 1
, Principle _____: body changes in a sequence and gives new abilities; as brain develops,
cognitive skills improve - Correct Answers -Principle 2
Principle _____: there is continuity from one phase of development to the next, children
continue to add behaviors as they perfect others (ex: language; cooing --> words) - Correct
Answers -Principle 3
Principle _____: sequence of development is the same but the rate is different, development is
constant but not uniform - Correct Answers -Principle 4
Principle _____: the developmental domains influence development in other areas. - Correct
Answers -Principle 5
A set of ideas of facts principles analyzed in relation to one another and used to explain a
phenomena. - Correct Answers -Theory
Who came up with the following and what is it called?
1. Physical (food)
2. Security (stability)
3. Belonging (social, love, acceptance)
4. Esteem Needs (importance)
5. Self-Actualization (empathy) - Correct Answers -What are the 5 levels of Maslow's Hierarchy?
What does Maslow's Hierarchy mean to child care professionals? - Correct Answers -Basic needs
must be met first, if not, self-worth suffers. Awareness of family circumstances can help
caregivers know what needs are or are not being met.
