DCF: Child Growth and Development CGAD Exam
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What did Lev Vygotsky develop? - ANSWER -He developed the social
development theory of learning
What did Lev Vygotsky theorize? - ANSWER -That social and cultural interaction
are the primary sources of learning and behavior.
What were some of Vygotsky's major theory ideas? - ANSWER -*Children
acquire knowledge through culture.
*Children learn through problem solving experiences shared with a knowledgeable
abult or peer.
*A child can perform a task under adult guidance or with peer collaboartion that
could not be achieved alone. Vygotsky called this the zone of proximal and
claimed that learning occured in this zone.
What is scaffolding? - ANSWER -An instrumental technique where a person
interacting with the child assumes more responsibility for guiding the learning. As
the child learns,the responsibility is gradually transferred to him.
How can child care professionals use the information from vygotsky's theory? -
ANSWER -*Give them things within in their range of ability
*Pair children up
Where must Learning environments be developed? - ANSWER -Where children
play an active role in their own education as well as the educatiom of their peers.
The adult collaborates with children in order to create meaing in ways that
childrencan make their own.
What does the culture that surrounds children and their social interaction lead to? -
ANSWER -Continous step-by-step changes in their learning and behavior.
What factors influence child's growth and development? - ANSWER -...This
course will teach you the basic principals of child growth and development.
,What are the developmental domains? - ANSWER -...you will learn how these
principles affect children's learning.
Define Growth - ANSWER -A is specific body changes and increases in the
child's size,such as height,weight,head circumference and body mass index.
Define Development - ANSWER -An increase in complexity,a change from
relatively simple to more complicated.Usually involves a progression along a
continous pathway on which the child acquires more refined knowledge,behaviors,
and skills.
body - ANSWER -We define growth as specific ____ changes and increases in the
child's size.
During the first year of an infants life,babies grow how much in length and
weight? - ANSWER -They can grow_10__inches in length and triple their birth
weight.
After the first year a baby's growth slows down to how many inches a year? -
ANSWER -They grow _5_ inches a year for the next 2 years and continues from
age 2 or 3 to puberty at a rate of two to three inches each year.
When do girls enter puberty? - ANSWER -Between _8_ to _13_ years of age
When do boys usually enter puberty? - ANSWER -_10_ to _15_ years of age
How does growth proceed? - ANSWER -From the head downward and from the
center of the body outward.
Children gain control of what first followed by their arms and legs - ANSWER -
Head and neck
At birth what three part's of the body are fully functioning inorder to support the
infant? - ANSWER -The brain,heart,and spinal cord
As children grow which two muscles must develop first before the finger and toe
muscles do? - ANSWER -The arm and leg muscles
Do children differ in growth? - ANSWER -Yes, some children are taller,some
shorter. Some children are smaller,while others are larger.
, How is normal growth supported? - ANSWER -By good nutrition,adequate
sleep,and regular exercise.
Do children grow at a steady rate throughout their childhood? - ANSWER -No
Children will experience weeks or months of slightly slower growth followed by
what? - ANSWER -Growth spurts
How can you help children understand their differences in growth? - ANSWER -
Show pictures of various stages of growth and showing them what's alike.
If you detect that a child is self-conscious about her size,how would you help her
work on increasing her self acceptance? - ANSWER -Show them that being
diffrent is what makes us unique and special.
If you have some concern about a growth-related issue about a child,how would
you approach this issue with parents? - ANSWER -First build relationship with
parent,then share typical growth information with them.
Is the developmental sequence the same for all children? - ANSWER -Yes,but the
rate varies
What are some examples of Principle 1-Developmental sequence is similiar for
all? - ANSWER -*Children develop in relatively the same ways.
*They can move forward,regressfor a short time,then move forward again.
*Some children may skip a behavior or skill as they move forward.
*While the sequence is similar and the behaviors or skills emerge in the same order
children can take more or less time each behavior or skill.
What are examples of Principle 2-Developmental proceeds from General to
Specific. - ANSWER -*Development progresses from a beginning point moving in
a forward direction.
*Development of behaviors and skills moves from general to specific.
*As children mature their bodily changes occur in a sequential order and give
children new abilities.
*As the brain and nervous system develops,a child's thinking cognitive skills and
motor physical skills improve.
*In motor development,an infant's large muscles develop first and result in the
ability to wave the arms and kick the legs.
Questions and Answers Verified 100% Correct
What did Lev Vygotsky develop? - ANSWER -He developed the social
development theory of learning
What did Lev Vygotsky theorize? - ANSWER -That social and cultural interaction
are the primary sources of learning and behavior.
What were some of Vygotsky's major theory ideas? - ANSWER -*Children
acquire knowledge through culture.
*Children learn through problem solving experiences shared with a knowledgeable
abult or peer.
*A child can perform a task under adult guidance or with peer collaboartion that
could not be achieved alone. Vygotsky called this the zone of proximal and
claimed that learning occured in this zone.
What is scaffolding? - ANSWER -An instrumental technique where a person
interacting with the child assumes more responsibility for guiding the learning. As
the child learns,the responsibility is gradually transferred to him.
How can child care professionals use the information from vygotsky's theory? -
ANSWER -*Give them things within in their range of ability
*Pair children up
Where must Learning environments be developed? - ANSWER -Where children
play an active role in their own education as well as the educatiom of their peers.
The adult collaborates with children in order to create meaing in ways that
childrencan make their own.
What does the culture that surrounds children and their social interaction lead to? -
ANSWER -Continous step-by-step changes in their learning and behavior.
What factors influence child's growth and development? - ANSWER -...This
course will teach you the basic principals of child growth and development.
,What are the developmental domains? - ANSWER -...you will learn how these
principles affect children's learning.
Define Growth - ANSWER -A is specific body changes and increases in the
child's size,such as height,weight,head circumference and body mass index.
Define Development - ANSWER -An increase in complexity,a change from
relatively simple to more complicated.Usually involves a progression along a
continous pathway on which the child acquires more refined knowledge,behaviors,
and skills.
body - ANSWER -We define growth as specific ____ changes and increases in the
child's size.
During the first year of an infants life,babies grow how much in length and
weight? - ANSWER -They can grow_10__inches in length and triple their birth
weight.
After the first year a baby's growth slows down to how many inches a year? -
ANSWER -They grow _5_ inches a year for the next 2 years and continues from
age 2 or 3 to puberty at a rate of two to three inches each year.
When do girls enter puberty? - ANSWER -Between _8_ to _13_ years of age
When do boys usually enter puberty? - ANSWER -_10_ to _15_ years of age
How does growth proceed? - ANSWER -From the head downward and from the
center of the body outward.
Children gain control of what first followed by their arms and legs - ANSWER -
Head and neck
At birth what three part's of the body are fully functioning inorder to support the
infant? - ANSWER -The brain,heart,and spinal cord
As children grow which two muscles must develop first before the finger and toe
muscles do? - ANSWER -The arm and leg muscles
Do children differ in growth? - ANSWER -Yes, some children are taller,some
shorter. Some children are smaller,while others are larger.
, How is normal growth supported? - ANSWER -By good nutrition,adequate
sleep,and regular exercise.
Do children grow at a steady rate throughout their childhood? - ANSWER -No
Children will experience weeks or months of slightly slower growth followed by
what? - ANSWER -Growth spurts
How can you help children understand their differences in growth? - ANSWER -
Show pictures of various stages of growth and showing them what's alike.
If you detect that a child is self-conscious about her size,how would you help her
work on increasing her self acceptance? - ANSWER -Show them that being
diffrent is what makes us unique and special.
If you have some concern about a growth-related issue about a child,how would
you approach this issue with parents? - ANSWER -First build relationship with
parent,then share typical growth information with them.
Is the developmental sequence the same for all children? - ANSWER -Yes,but the
rate varies
What are some examples of Principle 1-Developmental sequence is similiar for
all? - ANSWER -*Children develop in relatively the same ways.
*They can move forward,regressfor a short time,then move forward again.
*Some children may skip a behavior or skill as they move forward.
*While the sequence is similar and the behaviors or skills emerge in the same order
children can take more or less time each behavior or skill.
What are examples of Principle 2-Developmental proceeds from General to
Specific. - ANSWER -*Development progresses from a beginning point moving in
a forward direction.
*Development of behaviors and skills moves from general to specific.
*As children mature their bodily changes occur in a sequential order and give
children new abilities.
*As the brain and nervous system develops,a child's thinking cognitive skills and
motor physical skills improve.
*In motor development,an infant's large muscles develop first and result in the
ability to wave the arms and kick the legs.
