CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
(CGAD) EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Growth - Answer-Refers to specific body changes and increases in the child's size.
Development - Answer-Typically refers to an increase in complexity, a change from
relatively simple to more complicated.
Child growth facts - Answer-- babies can growth 10 inches in length and triple their their
birth weight. After the first year, a baby's growth in length slows to 5 inches a year for
the next two years and continues from age two or three to puberty at a rate of two to
three inches each year.
- girls generally enter puberty between ages 8 to 13 years of age.
- boys usually enter puberty at age 10 to 15 years at age.
How can you help children understand their difference in growth? - Answer-Show
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-Either individually or in a group, talk about
how things are different but equally important and valuable
* Example: litter of puppies or kittens is different in size and color but they are all
special and will grow into wonderful dogs and cats.
Principles of child development - Answer-1. Developmental sequence is similar for all
2. Developmental proceeds from general to specific
3. Development is continuous
4. Development proceeds at different rates
5. All areas of development are interrelated
Why should child care professionals learn about principles of child development? -
Answer-1. Care and the environment can support or hinder development
2. The knowledgeable caregiver can support a child in learning new skills
3. When a child is struggling with a new skill, timely intervention can help him overcome
a problem and "catch back up."
4. The knowledgeable caregiver can "detect" indicators of possible delays, and can help
get the child the assistance he needs.
American with disabilities act - Answer-Passage of the American act (ADA) in 1990 sent
a clear message to the American people that children and adults with disabilities are
entitled to the same rights and privileges that others enjoy.
(CGAD) EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Growth - Answer-Refers to specific body changes and increases in the child's size.
Development - Answer-Typically refers to an increase in complexity, a change from
relatively simple to more complicated.
Child growth facts - Answer-- babies can growth 10 inches in length and triple their their
birth weight. After the first year, a baby's growth in length slows to 5 inches a year for
the next two years and continues from age two or three to puberty at a rate of two to
three inches each year.
- girls generally enter puberty between ages 8 to 13 years of age.
- boys usually enter puberty at age 10 to 15 years at age.
How can you help children understand their difference in growth? - Answer-Show
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-Either individually or in a group, talk about
how things are different but equally important and valuable
* Example: litter of puppies or kittens is different in size and color but they are all
special and will grow into wonderful dogs and cats.
Principles of child development - Answer-1. Developmental sequence is similar for all
2. Developmental proceeds from general to specific
3. Development is continuous
4. Development proceeds at different rates
5. All areas of development are interrelated
Why should child care professionals learn about principles of child development? -
Answer-1. Care and the environment can support or hinder development
2. The knowledgeable caregiver can support a child in learning new skills
3. When a child is struggling with a new skill, timely intervention can help him overcome
a problem and "catch back up."
4. The knowledgeable caregiver can "detect" indicators of possible delays, and can help
get the child the assistance he needs.
American with disabilities act - Answer-Passage of the American act (ADA) in 1990 sent
a clear message to the American people that children and adults with disabilities are
entitled to the same rights and privileges that others enjoy.
