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Adolescence ANSWERS-a period of human development beginning with puberty and
ending with young adulthood.
cephalocaudal (development) ANSWERS-the ordely development of muscular control,
which proceeds from head to foot.
cognition ANSWERS-refers to intellectual ability
community ANSWERS-refers to the immediate geographical area in which the family
lives and interacts.
competitive play ANSWERS-children at this age start to accept competition with
structured rules and highly interactive physical activity. Occurs in the 7-10 age group.
cooperative play ANSWERS-"creative play" children play with each other, each taking a
specific role: "You be the mommy and I'll be the daddy." A simple box can become a
train. Occurs in the 3-5 age group.
decidous (teeth) ANSWERS-baby teeth
dysfunctional family ANSWERS-a family that doesn't know how to be successful in its
efforts and interactions and requires intervention.
Erikson's stages ANSWERS-demonstrate the various tasks that must be mastered at
each age to achieve optimum maturity
extended family ANSWERS-refers to three generations: grandparents, parents, and
children.
flourosis ANSWERS-discoloration of the teeth due to ingestion of too much fluoride
during tooth development
growth ANSWERS-an increase in physical size and is measured in inches and pounds.
height ANSWERS-refers to a standing measurement
infant ANSWERS-1 month (4 weeks)- 1 year
Kohlbergq ANSWERS-stages of moral development
length ANSWERS-refers to measurement while the infant is in a recumbent position.
Maslow ANSWERS-hierarchy of needs
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maturation ANSWERS-the total way in which a person grows and develops, as dictated
by genetics
metabolic rate ANSWERS-energy use and oxygen consumption
neonate ANSWERS-birth- 4 weeks (newborn)
nuclear family ANSWERS-Mother, father and children living as a unit (natural or
adopted family)
nursing caries ANSWERS-cavities that occur when the infant is put to bed while sucking
on milk or juice from a bottle-causes tooth decay
parallel play ANSWERS-children play next to each other but not with each other. 1-2
years
personality ANSWERS-a unique organization of characteristics that determine the
individual's typical or recurrent pattern of behavior.
Piaget ANSWERS-stages of cognitive development theory
preschool age ANSWERS-3-6 years
proximodistal ANSWERS-development that proceeds from the central axis of the body
toward the extremities (periphery).
school age ANSWERS-6-12 years
therapeutic play ANSWERS-Planned play techniques that provide an opportunity for
children to deal with fears and concerns related to illness or hospitalization.
toddler age ANSWERS-1-3 years
colic ANSWERS-characterized by periods of unexplained irritability and crying in a
healthy, well-fed infant.
extrusion reflex ANSWERS-protrusion of the tongue, which pushes food out of the
mouth to prevent intake of appropriate food. Usually present during the first 2-3 months
of life.
grasp reflex ANSWERS-Neonate's tendency to grasp anything that lightly stimulates the
palm; used in determining neurological or muscular maturity of the newborn infant.
Disappears at about 3 months