CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
MODULES #1-6 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE ANSWERS
Growth is defined as _____ and _____ in the child's size. - Answer-Specific body
changes; increases
During the first year, babies can grow _____ in length and _____ their birth weight. -
Answer-10 in.; triple
After the first year, growth slows to _____ a year. - Answer-5 in.
What age do girls enter puberty? Boys? - Answer-Girls: 8-13 years
Boys: 10-15 years
Which way does growth proceed? - Answer-Head downward, center outward
What part of the body do babies gain control of first? - Answer-Head and neck
At birth, what parts of the body are fully functioning? - Answer-Brain, heart, and spinal
cord
Which muscles develop first? - Answer-Gross then fine motor
What factors support normal growth? - Answer-Good nutrition, adequate sleep, and
regular exercise
Do children grow at steady rates? - Answer-No, they grow in spurts
While growing children should... - Answer-Be reminded that the amount of growth differs
from person to person and is normal
Developmental sequence is _____ for all - Answer-Similar
Development proceeds from _____ to _____ - Answer-General; Specific
Development is _____ - Answer-Continuous
Development proceeds at _____ - Answer-Different rates
All areas of development are _____ - Answer-Interrelated
What affects brain development in the child care setting? - Answer-Everything you do in
the child care setting has an effect on the child's development and learning
, Why should child care professionals learn about principles of child development? -
Answer-Care and the environment can support or hinder development
The knowledgeable caregiver can support a child in learning new skills
When a child is struggling with a new skill, timely intervention can help him overcome a
problem and "catch back up."
The knowledgeable caregiver can "detect" indicators of possible delays, and can help
get the child the assistance he needs
How many brain cells are babies born with? - Answer-There are 100 billion brain cells at
birth, but minimal "wiring" between them
Explain Nature Vs. Nurture - Answer-Nurturing environment and genetics determine
how children develop
As a child care provider you should always be on the lookout for _____ - Answer-
Developmental delays
Just because a child may be _____ in an area, it is important to continue what? -
Answer-Developmentally delayed; Continue to help the child develop as much as
possible in the are in which he is delayed
When children are developmentally delayed they may also need? - Answer-Professional
help such as speech therapy, vision correction, physical therapy, or hearing aids
What is a developmental disability? - Answer-A chronic condition that is diagnosed in
childhood and substantially limits major life activities in adulthood
What are two developmental disabilities you may see? - Answer-Autism; Down
Syndrome
Define Autism. - Answer-A group of brain-based neurological disorders characterized by
social impairments, communication difficulties, and restricted and repetitive patterns of
behavior
Define Down Syndrome. - Answer-A genetic disorder that results in a number of
physical characteristics and intellectual impairments
What is inclusion? - Answer-When child care programs fully support children with
developmental disabilities, they are said to be inclusive
Name ways in which a child care program can be inclusive. - Answer-Using
Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Establishing a routine and schedule
Fostering friendships
Nurturing language development
MODULES #1-6 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE ANSWERS
Growth is defined as _____ and _____ in the child's size. - Answer-Specific body
changes; increases
During the first year, babies can grow _____ in length and _____ their birth weight. -
Answer-10 in.; triple
After the first year, growth slows to _____ a year. - Answer-5 in.
What age do girls enter puberty? Boys? - Answer-Girls: 8-13 years
Boys: 10-15 years
Which way does growth proceed? - Answer-Head downward, center outward
What part of the body do babies gain control of first? - Answer-Head and neck
At birth, what parts of the body are fully functioning? - Answer-Brain, heart, and spinal
cord
Which muscles develop first? - Answer-Gross then fine motor
What factors support normal growth? - Answer-Good nutrition, adequate sleep, and
regular exercise
Do children grow at steady rates? - Answer-No, they grow in spurts
While growing children should... - Answer-Be reminded that the amount of growth differs
from person to person and is normal
Developmental sequence is _____ for all - Answer-Similar
Development proceeds from _____ to _____ - Answer-General; Specific
Development is _____ - Answer-Continuous
Development proceeds at _____ - Answer-Different rates
All areas of development are _____ - Answer-Interrelated
What affects brain development in the child care setting? - Answer-Everything you do in
the child care setting has an effect on the child's development and learning
, Why should child care professionals learn about principles of child development? -
Answer-Care and the environment can support or hinder development
The knowledgeable caregiver can support a child in learning new skills
When a child is struggling with a new skill, timely intervention can help him overcome a
problem and "catch back up."
The knowledgeable caregiver can "detect" indicators of possible delays, and can help
get the child the assistance he needs
How many brain cells are babies born with? - Answer-There are 100 billion brain cells at
birth, but minimal "wiring" between them
Explain Nature Vs. Nurture - Answer-Nurturing environment and genetics determine
how children develop
As a child care provider you should always be on the lookout for _____ - Answer-
Developmental delays
Just because a child may be _____ in an area, it is important to continue what? -
Answer-Developmentally delayed; Continue to help the child develop as much as
possible in the are in which he is delayed
When children are developmentally delayed they may also need? - Answer-Professional
help such as speech therapy, vision correction, physical therapy, or hearing aids
What is a developmental disability? - Answer-A chronic condition that is diagnosed in
childhood and substantially limits major life activities in adulthood
What are two developmental disabilities you may see? - Answer-Autism; Down
Syndrome
Define Autism. - Answer-A group of brain-based neurological disorders characterized by
social impairments, communication difficulties, and restricted and repetitive patterns of
behavior
Define Down Syndrome. - Answer-A genetic disorder that results in a number of
physical characteristics and intellectual impairments
What is inclusion? - Answer-When child care programs fully support children with
developmental disabilities, they are said to be inclusive
Name ways in which a child care program can be inclusive. - Answer-Using
Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Establishing a routine and schedule
Fostering friendships
Nurturing language development
