DCF - CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT (CGDR) ACTUAL EXAM (CURRENTLY
TESTING STUDY TEST QUESTIONS)
Specific body changes and increases in the child's size such as a child's height, weight,
head circumference and BMI
Growth
An increase in complexity, a change from relatively simple to more complicated and
involves progression where child gains refined knowledge, behaviors and skills.
Development
Principle _____: there is continuity from one phase of development to the next, children
continue to add behaviors as they perfect others (ex: language; cooing --> words)
Principle 3
Principle _____: sequence of development is the same but the rate is different,
development is constant but not uniform
Principle 4
Principle _____: the developmental domains influence development in other areas.
Principle 5
A set of ideas of facts principles analyzed in relation to one another and used to explain a
phenomena.
, Theory
Who came up with the following and what is it called?
1. Physical (food)
2. Security (stability)
3. Belonging (social, love, acceptance)
4. Esteem Needs (importance)
5. Self-Actualization (empathy)
What does Maslow's Hierarchy mean to child care professionals?
Basic needs must be met first, if not, self-worth suffers. Awareness of family
circumstances can help caregivers know what needs are or are not being met.
Who came up with the following and what is it called?
There are 8 total
first 4 deal with birth - 12 (where children develop ability to learn) Emotional development
is a serious of conflicts that must be resolved before proceeding to the next. Moving
through the conflicts successfully ensures social and emotional stability
Erik Erikson
Conflicts in emotional development
TESTING STUDY TEST QUESTIONS)
Specific body changes and increases in the child's size such as a child's height, weight,
head circumference and BMI
Growth
An increase in complexity, a change from relatively simple to more complicated and
involves progression where child gains refined knowledge, behaviors and skills.
Development
Principle _____: there is continuity from one phase of development to the next, children
continue to add behaviors as they perfect others (ex: language; cooing --> words)
Principle 3
Principle _____: sequence of development is the same but the rate is different,
development is constant but not uniform
Principle 4
Principle _____: the developmental domains influence development in other areas.
Principle 5
A set of ideas of facts principles analyzed in relation to one another and used to explain a
phenomena.
, Theory
Who came up with the following and what is it called?
1. Physical (food)
2. Security (stability)
3. Belonging (social, love, acceptance)
4. Esteem Needs (importance)
5. Self-Actualization (empathy)
What does Maslow's Hierarchy mean to child care professionals?
Basic needs must be met first, if not, self-worth suffers. Awareness of family
circumstances can help caregivers know what needs are or are not being met.
Who came up with the following and what is it called?
There are 8 total
first 4 deal with birth - 12 (where children develop ability to learn) Emotional development
is a serious of conflicts that must be resolved before proceeding to the next. Moving
through the conflicts successfully ensures social and emotional stability
Erik Erikson
Conflicts in emotional development
