DCF FL Child Care (CGDR) Child Growth and Development Questions With Answers Graded A+ (2023/2024)

DCF FL Child Care (CGDR) Child Growth and Development Questions With Answers Graded A+ (2023/2024)There is continuity from one phase of development to the next. Children continue to add new behaviors and skills as they perfect their abilities to walk, to write or draw, and to speak. For example, speech development proceeds from gurgles and coos to chattering, then to words, then phrases, and finally, sentences. Sentences become paragraphs and stories, both oral and written. In order for children to write or draw, they must have developed the control of their hands and fingers to hold a crayon and pencil. Holding a pencil develops into writing and drawing. The continuation of development can easily be seen in children as they mature from age two to age twelve. 4 - Development Proceeds at Different Rates ANSWER : Each child is different and the rates at which individual children develop are different. Although the sequences for development are usually the same for all children, the rates at which individual children reach each stage will be different. Some children will walk at ten months of age, while others walk at eighteen months of age. Development is never uniform, but it is constant. 5 - All Areas of Development are Interrelated ANSWER : Development in children is interrelated. There are several examples in Principles 1 through 4 that show how the body has to grow and develop before new behaviors and skills can occur. These examples also demonstrate the first two of five areas of development, called domains. Each area of development influences development in other areas. Each of these developmental domains can be defined by one or more characteristics. The five domains of development are.. ANSWER : -Physical Development (PD), -Cognitive Development and General Knowledge (CDGK), -Language and Communication (LC), -Social and Emotional Development. (SED), and -Approaches to Learning. (ATL) The characteristics of the Physical Development Domain (PD) ANSWER : involve increased physical growth and abilities. There are many characteristics of the Cognitive Development and General Knowledge Domain, and the Approaches to Learning Domain, which include ANSWER : thinking, planning, creating, exploring, and questioning. The Language and Communication (LC) Domain includes ANSWER : a child's abilities to see, hear, speak, read, and write. The Social and Emotional Development (SED) Domain is defined by ANSWER : forming relationships and attachments. Developmental Sequence is Similar for All ANSWER : In the Infant Care Center this fall, you noticed four-month-old Sara roll over; a few weeks later, she began scooting. By December, six-month-old Raul had rolled over and scooted. Last week, you noted that Renae—at the age of five months—had rolled over, and you predict she will be scooting very soon. Development Proceeds from General to Specific ANSWER : Three-month-old Sean loves to wave his arms in the air. As you watch him, you think about the skills he will probably achieve next: first, he will grasp objects; then he will be able to hold a crayon; and someday, he will be able to write with a pencil. Development is Continuous ANSWER : When LaShanda was two, you noted that she enjoyed solitary play and did not interact with other children. By the age of two and a half, LaShanda liked to play next to another child, but there was no interaction (parallel play). By the age of three, LaShanda engaged routinely in associative play and could share common materials with another child without interaction. By three and a half, she had made her first real friend and was capable of true cooperative play. Development Proceeds at Different Rates ANSWER : Tom and Tim are twins and want to do everything together. However, Tom rode his tricycle with ease by his third birthday, but Tim was almost four before he could ride his tricycle with confidence. 5 - All Areas of Development are Interrelated ANSWER : Pete and Al, both nearly five years old, are playing with the same puzzle. You watch as Pete tells Al, "The first piece goes here." Al says, "We both have five pieces now." Even though the activity lasts only a few minutes, you believe it is a good indicator of each boy's current development. Implications for Child Care Professionals ANSWER : Child care professionals may spot developmental issues before the parents do, which is why it is important to understand the basic child growth and development principles. Implications for Learning ANSWER : All of your interactions with a child have an effect on the child's development and learning, which means it is important to be aware of what the child is learning while in your care. 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/her 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/she needs. What is a theory? ANSWER : A theory is a set of facts or principles analyzed in relation to one another and used to explain phenomena. A phenomena is a fact or behavior that can be observed. Abraham Maslow (pyramid 5 levels) (father of humanistic psychology) ANSWER : Hierarchy of Needs The father of humanistic psychology. His theory assumes that humans are more than the sum of their parts. Maslow's hierarchy of needs: ANSWER : Maslow developed a hierarchy of needs. In a hierarchy, one set of things is dependent on the next, both of which are dependent on the next, and so on. Maslow's hierarchy has five levels, is pictured as a pyramid, and goes from bottom (human need number 1) to top (human need number 5). Like a pyramid, the upper levels are supported by the lower levels. Satisfying the needs on the second level depends upon the first level needs being satisfied. (Base of Pyramid) (1st Basic Needs) PHYSICAL: ANSWER : Shelter to protect Water to drink Food to eat Clothes to eat (2nd Basic Need) COMFORT and SAFETY ANSWER : Safety Security Stability (3rd Psychological Needs) SOCIAL ANSWER : Belonging Love Attention Acceptance (4th Psychological Needs) (Self) ESTEEM ANSWER : Adequacy Confidence Importance (Top of Pyramid) (5th Psychological Needs) SELF-ACTUALIZATION ANSWER : Fulfill one's life with purpose and meaning Being all that one is able to be Physical Examples ANSWER : Food Sleep Water Rest, sleep Food, water, formula Shelter, heat, beds Health care Employment or income Clothes Comfort and Safety Examples ANSWER : Transportation Safe neighborhood Safe relationships