CMN 554 Module 1 Development & ASD-
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS | 2026 UPDATE
What is the definition of development in the context of human growth?
Development is the ongoing change from birth through death, influenced by various factors.
What are the three domains of development?
Physical, Cognitive, and Social/Emotional domains.
What is the prenatal period in child development?
The period from conception to birth.
What age range does early childhood cover?
2 to 6 years old.
What is semantic memory?
The learning of facts.
What is episodic memory?
The learning of events.
What does the Physical Domain of development include?
Body size, proportions, appearance, brain development, motor development, and physical health.
What is the Cognitive Domain of development?
It includes thought processes, intellectual abilities, memory, problem solving, and language.
, What is the Social/Emotional Domain of development?
It encompasses self-knowledge, moral reasoning, emotions, self-regulation, and interpersonal
skills.
What is a theory in the context of child development?
An orderly set of ideas that describe, explain, and predict behavior.
Why are theories important in child development?
They provide meaning to observations, guide actions to improve lives, and lead to new theories.
What was the view of children during the Medieval period?
Children were seen as little adults, with no unique phase of childhood.
What was the Puritan view of children in the 16th century?
Children were considered born evil and needed to be civilized.
What concept did John Locke introduce in the 17th century?
The idea of tabula rasa, or the mind as a blank slate at birth.
How did Jean-Jacques Rousseau view children?
As 'noble savages' with an innate sense of morality.
What did Charles Darwin contribute to child development theories?
Theories of natural selection and parallels between human and animal prenatal growth.
What is Sigmund Freud's Psychosexual Theory?
A theory emphasizing that personality is formed through managing sexual and aggressive drives.
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS | 2026 UPDATE
What is the definition of development in the context of human growth?
Development is the ongoing change from birth through death, influenced by various factors.
What are the three domains of development?
Physical, Cognitive, and Social/Emotional domains.
What is the prenatal period in child development?
The period from conception to birth.
What age range does early childhood cover?
2 to 6 years old.
What is semantic memory?
The learning of facts.
What is episodic memory?
The learning of events.
What does the Physical Domain of development include?
Body size, proportions, appearance, brain development, motor development, and physical health.
What is the Cognitive Domain of development?
It includes thought processes, intellectual abilities, memory, problem solving, and language.
, What is the Social/Emotional Domain of development?
It encompasses self-knowledge, moral reasoning, emotions, self-regulation, and interpersonal
skills.
What is a theory in the context of child development?
An orderly set of ideas that describe, explain, and predict behavior.
Why are theories important in child development?
They provide meaning to observations, guide actions to improve lives, and lead to new theories.
What was the view of children during the Medieval period?
Children were seen as little adults, with no unique phase of childhood.
What was the Puritan view of children in the 16th century?
Children were considered born evil and needed to be civilized.
What concept did John Locke introduce in the 17th century?
The idea of tabula rasa, or the mind as a blank slate at birth.
How did Jean-Jacques Rousseau view children?
As 'noble savages' with an innate sense of morality.
What did Charles Darwin contribute to child development theories?
Theories of natural selection and parallels between human and animal prenatal growth.
What is Sigmund Freud's Psychosexual Theory?
A theory emphasizing that personality is formed through managing sexual and aggressive drives.
