Child Growth and Development Module
1 the principles of Child Growth and
Development Exam Questions and
Answers
Are Growth and Development the same thing? - Answer-No, Growth refers to specific
body changes and increases in the child size. Development typically refers to an
increase in complexity a change from relatively simple to more complicated.
We define growth as specific_______________________-and____ changes and
increases in the child's size. - Answer-body
In the first year of an infant's life, babies can grow____________ inches in length and
triple their birth weight. - Answer-10
After the first year, a baby's growth in length slows to ______________inches a year for
the next two years and of continues from age two or three to puberty at a rate of two to
three inches each year. A major growth spurt occurs at the time of puberty. - Answer-
five
Girls generally enter puberty between age____________ to
___________________________ years of age. - Answer-8, 13
Boys usually enter puberty at age__________________ to
_______________________ years of age. - Answer-10, 15
Similarities in Growth:
Growth proceeds from the ____________________ downward and from the center of
the ______________________ outward. - Answer-head, body
Children gain control of the _________________________ and__________________-
first, then the arms and finally the legs. - Answer-head, neck
At birth, the brain, heart and spinal cord are____________________ functioning to
support the infant. - Answer-fully
As children grow, the__________ and_____________ muscles develop followed by the
finger and toe muscles. - Answer-arm, leg
Differences in growth:
Children _____________________ in their growth. Some children are taller, some
shorter. Some children are smaller, while others are larger. - Answer-Differ
, These differences are completely normal. Normal growth is supported by good
____________________, adequate____________________ and
regular_____________________. - Answer-Nutrition, sleep, and excercise
Children do not grow at perfectly___________________ rates throughout childhood. -
Answer-steady
Children will experience weeks or months of slightly slower growth followed
by___________________________________. - Answer-Growth spurts.
Difference in the amount of ___________________can be a source of self-
consciousness for some children. - Answer-Growth
It is important to help the children in your care understand that these differences
are________________________, that each child is special, and to help children
develop a sense of self-acceptance. - Answer-Normal
How can you help children understand their differences in growth? - Answer-One way
you can help children understand their differences in growth is by showing pictures of
various stages of growth in individuals.
If you detect that a child is self-conscious about her size, how would you help her work
on increasing her self acceptance? - Answer-Use a litter of puppies or kittens to show a
wide variety of colors and size.
If you have some concern about a growth-related is about a child, how would you
approach this issue with the parent(s)? - Answer-Share information about typical growth
patterns with the parents.
How is Principal 1- Developmental sequence is similar for all important? - Answer-It is
essential for child care professionals to understand how children develop.
Everything you do in the child care setting has effect on the child's
_______________________ and ______________________________. - Answer-
Development, learning.
How you diaper,_____________________, and put to sleep. - Answer-Feed
The way you __________________,and the way you____________________; -
Answer-Greet, comfort
The amount of___________________ the child has to play in, and the ambient lighting;
- Answer-Space
The_________________-you sing; - Answer-Songs
1 the principles of Child Growth and
Development Exam Questions and
Answers
Are Growth and Development the same thing? - Answer-No, Growth refers to specific
body changes and increases in the child size. Development typically refers to an
increase in complexity a change from relatively simple to more complicated.
We define growth as specific_______________________-and____ changes and
increases in the child's size. - Answer-body
In the first year of an infant's life, babies can grow____________ inches in length and
triple their birth weight. - Answer-10
After the first year, a baby's growth in length slows to ______________inches a year for
the next two years and of continues from age two or three to puberty at a rate of two to
three inches each year. A major growth spurt occurs at the time of puberty. - Answer-
five
Girls generally enter puberty between age____________ to
___________________________ years of age. - Answer-8, 13
Boys usually enter puberty at age__________________ to
_______________________ years of age. - Answer-10, 15
Similarities in Growth:
Growth proceeds from the ____________________ downward and from the center of
the ______________________ outward. - Answer-head, body
Children gain control of the _________________________ and__________________-
first, then the arms and finally the legs. - Answer-head, neck
At birth, the brain, heart and spinal cord are____________________ functioning to
support the infant. - Answer-fully
As children grow, the__________ and_____________ muscles develop followed by the
finger and toe muscles. - Answer-arm, leg
Differences in growth:
Children _____________________ in their growth. Some children are taller, some
shorter. Some children are smaller, while others are larger. - Answer-Differ
, These differences are completely normal. Normal growth is supported by good
____________________, adequate____________________ and
regular_____________________. - Answer-Nutrition, sleep, and excercise
Children do not grow at perfectly___________________ rates throughout childhood. -
Answer-steady
Children will experience weeks or months of slightly slower growth followed
by___________________________________. - Answer-Growth spurts.
Difference in the amount of ___________________can be a source of self-
consciousness for some children. - Answer-Growth
It is important to help the children in your care understand that these differences
are________________________, that each child is special, and to help children
develop a sense of self-acceptance. - Answer-Normal
How can you help children understand their differences in growth? - Answer-One way
you can help children understand their differences in growth is by showing pictures of
various stages of growth in individuals.
If you detect that a child is self-conscious about her size, how would you help her work
on increasing her self acceptance? - Answer-Use a litter of puppies or kittens to show a
wide variety of colors and size.
If you have some concern about a growth-related is about a child, how would you
approach this issue with the parent(s)? - Answer-Share information about typical growth
patterns with the parents.
How is Principal 1- Developmental sequence is similar for all important? - Answer-It is
essential for child care professionals to understand how children develop.
Everything you do in the child care setting has effect on the child's
_______________________ and ______________________________. - Answer-
Development, learning.
How you diaper,_____________________, and put to sleep. - Answer-Feed
The way you __________________,and the way you____________________; -
Answer-Greet, comfort
The amount of___________________ the child has to play in, and the ambient lighting;
- Answer-Space
The_________________-you sing; - Answer-Songs
