DCF Child Growth & Development
Growth proceeds from the center of the body outward. - ANS True
at birth, the brain, heart, and spinal cord are fully functioning - ANS True
The finger and toe muscles develop before the arm and leg muscles. - ANS False
Kids differ in growth - ANS True
Kids grow at steady rates - ANS False
what are the five basic principles of child growth and development? - ANS
Developmental Sequence is similar for all, Development proceeds from general to
specific , Development is continuous, Development proceeds at different rates, All areas
of development are interrelated
"window of opportunity" - ANS certain periods of time where kids are especially
receptive of their surroundings & other people
List ways that child care programs can be inclusive and support children with
developmental disabilities: - ANS accommodation , allow all kids to participate in all
experiences, nurture feelings of acceptance and belonging, knowing how to properly
guide their behavior
Prevention - ANS stop bad behavior before it begins.
Redirection - ANS used to guide a kids behavior by recognizing bad behavior &
stopping it from escalating
Positive reinforcement - ANS when desired behaviors are rewarded
Maslow's Hierarchy - ANS physical, comfort, social, self esteem, self actualization
What age group is there a conflict of trust vs mistrust - ANS infant
Growth proceeds from the center of the body outward. - ANS True
at birth, the brain, heart, and spinal cord are fully functioning - ANS True
The finger and toe muscles develop before the arm and leg muscles. - ANS False
Kids differ in growth - ANS True
Kids grow at steady rates - ANS False
what are the five basic principles of child growth and development? - ANS
Developmental Sequence is similar for all, Development proceeds from general to
specific , Development is continuous, Development proceeds at different rates, All areas
of development are interrelated
"window of opportunity" - ANS certain periods of time where kids are especially
receptive of their surroundings & other people
List ways that child care programs can be inclusive and support children with
developmental disabilities: - ANS accommodation , allow all kids to participate in all
experiences, nurture feelings of acceptance and belonging, knowing how to properly
guide their behavior
Prevention - ANS stop bad behavior before it begins.
Redirection - ANS used to guide a kids behavior by recognizing bad behavior &
stopping it from escalating
Positive reinforcement - ANS when desired behaviors are rewarded
Maslow's Hierarchy - ANS physical, comfort, social, self esteem, self actualization
What age group is there a conflict of trust vs mistrust - ANS infant
