Chapter 6 "Growth and Development of
the Child" Exam Questions with Correct
Answers
The child can control his or her head and neck before it can control his or her arms and
legs is an example of - Answer-Cephalocaudal
Movement and control of the trunk section of the body occurs before movement and
control of the arms is an example of - Answer-Proximodistal
simple to complex progression of achievement of developmental milestones
Example: The child learns to crawl before learning to walk is an example of - Answer-
Differentiation
_____is given to children who fall below the 5th percentile ranges on height and weight
charts. For infants, it usually presents first with an absence of weight gain or weight
loss. Then a drop in height is followed by a drop in head circumference.____ can be
caused by organic or nonorganic causes, which can contribute to developmental delays
in the child. - Answer-Failure to Thrive
Tonic neck/fencing reflex
Moro/startle reflex
Both disappear around - Answer-4-6 months
Babinski's reflex disappears around - Answer-1 year
Grasps toys, can open and close hands
Raises head and chest when lying on stomach
Eyes follow object to midline
Supports upper body with arms when lying on stomach
Blows bubbles
Stretches legs out and kicks when lying on stomach or back
Milestones of what age group - Answer-2-3 months
Bangs objects on table
Can roll from side to side
Can transfer objects from hand to hand
Can sit unsupported by 7 or 8 months
Start of pincer grasp
Supports whole weight on legs
Milestones of what age group - Answer-6-8 months
Can hold crayon, may mark on paper
, Pulls self up to stand
Walks holding on to furniture
Begins to use objects correctly
May walk two or three steps independently
Milestones of what age group - Answer-1 year
Learning to dress self
Jumps
Kicks ball
Can draw simple shapes (e.g., a circle)
Learning to pedal tricycle
Milestones of what age group - Answer-2-3 years
Dresses independently
Goes up and down stairs independently
Uses scissors
Throws a ball overhand
Learning to tie shoes
Hops on one foot
Brushes teeth
Milestones of what age group - Answer-4-5 years
Piaget identified the following characteristics of cognitive development: - Answer-
Development is a sequential and orderly process, moving from stages that are relatively
simple to more complex
Cognitive acts occur as the child adapts to the surrounding environment.
The child's experience with the environment naturally encourages growth and
maturation.
The child must accommodate to new or complex problems by drawing on past
experiences.
There can be overlap between the child's age and stage of development. Each stage
does not start and end at exactly the same age for each child.
babies' weight doubles by... and triples by - Answer-5-6 months/1year
babies teeth erupt by - Answer-6 month
A toddler will gain 8oz or more a month during ages - Answer-1-2years
A toddler will gain 3-5lb a year during what ages - Answer-3-4 years
From ages 1-2 years a toddler will grow - Answer-3-5 inches
From ages 2-3 years a toddler will grow - Answer-2-2.5 inches per year
By age 3 a toddler will have ___ teeth - Answer-20
the Child" Exam Questions with Correct
Answers
The child can control his or her head and neck before it can control his or her arms and
legs is an example of - Answer-Cephalocaudal
Movement and control of the trunk section of the body occurs before movement and
control of the arms is an example of - Answer-Proximodistal
simple to complex progression of achievement of developmental milestones
Example: The child learns to crawl before learning to walk is an example of - Answer-
Differentiation
_____is given to children who fall below the 5th percentile ranges on height and weight
charts. For infants, it usually presents first with an absence of weight gain or weight
loss. Then a drop in height is followed by a drop in head circumference.____ can be
caused by organic or nonorganic causes, which can contribute to developmental delays
in the child. - Answer-Failure to Thrive
Tonic neck/fencing reflex
Moro/startle reflex
Both disappear around - Answer-4-6 months
Babinski's reflex disappears around - Answer-1 year
Grasps toys, can open and close hands
Raises head and chest when lying on stomach
Eyes follow object to midline
Supports upper body with arms when lying on stomach
Blows bubbles
Stretches legs out and kicks when lying on stomach or back
Milestones of what age group - Answer-2-3 months
Bangs objects on table
Can roll from side to side
Can transfer objects from hand to hand
Can sit unsupported by 7 or 8 months
Start of pincer grasp
Supports whole weight on legs
Milestones of what age group - Answer-6-8 months
Can hold crayon, may mark on paper
, Pulls self up to stand
Walks holding on to furniture
Begins to use objects correctly
May walk two or three steps independently
Milestones of what age group - Answer-1 year
Learning to dress self
Jumps
Kicks ball
Can draw simple shapes (e.g., a circle)
Learning to pedal tricycle
Milestones of what age group - Answer-2-3 years
Dresses independently
Goes up and down stairs independently
Uses scissors
Throws a ball overhand
Learning to tie shoes
Hops on one foot
Brushes teeth
Milestones of what age group - Answer-4-5 years
Piaget identified the following characteristics of cognitive development: - Answer-
Development is a sequential and orderly process, moving from stages that are relatively
simple to more complex
Cognitive acts occur as the child adapts to the surrounding environment.
The child's experience with the environment naturally encourages growth and
maturation.
The child must accommodate to new or complex problems by drawing on past
experiences.
There can be overlap between the child's age and stage of development. Each stage
does not start and end at exactly the same age for each child.
babies' weight doubles by... and triples by - Answer-5-6 months/1year
babies teeth erupt by - Answer-6 month
A toddler will gain 8oz or more a month during ages - Answer-1-2years
A toddler will gain 3-5lb a year during what ages - Answer-3-4 years
From ages 1-2 years a toddler will grow - Answer-3-5 inches
From ages 2-3 years a toddler will grow - Answer-2-2.5 inches per year
By age 3 a toddler will have ___ teeth - Answer-20
