Child Growth and Development

Which Statement is true according to the Principles of Development.

• Development occurs in spurts.

• Development begins at 3 months

• All areas of development are interrelated.

• Development is not continuous.

A child's surrounding can influence his or her overall development. Which of the following are also major influences on the development of a child?

• Heredity and health status.

• Type of food, shelter and clothing.

• Frequency of love given by parent and variety of food.

• Outdoor and indoor exercise.

According to Abraham Maslow's theory, which of following is the correct order of human needs?

• Self-esteem, Physical , Comfort, Social, Self- Actualizing

• Physical, Comfort, Social, Self-esteem, Self-Actualizing

• Comfort, Physical, Social, Self-esteem, Self-Actualizing

• Self-Actualizing, Self-esteem, Comfort, Social, Physical

Runs well and turns, can hop on one foot, beginning to skip, stands on one leg for 10 seconds, throws ball well overhand, walks down stairs one foot to each step. What age group typically exhibits these physical characteristics?

• 18 to 24 months

• 9- 12 months

• 2- 3 years old

• 4-5 years old

What are physical characteristics of children ages 8-9 years?

• Walks well alone, creeps up stairs, can get to a standing position alone.

• Rides tricycle, alternates feet when going up stairs, combines talking and eating.

• Decrease in flexibility, noticeable strength development, and fast eye accommodation.

• Growth spurts begin, puberty begins, eye mature.

Which of the following describes the language development of children ages 3-4 years?

• Coos. guppies, chuckles, laughs aloud.

• Has 3-5 words, will point to one body part.

• Has a least 20 words, verbalizes with words.

• Answer some questions, knows rhymes and asks questions.

Why is observing important in documenting children's development?

• It helps to see how many children are growing over the period of time and for future growth references.

• Observing helps caregivers gather information so they can provide more appropriate care for their children.

• To report to the government how children are growing and to determine the establishment of a childcare facility.

• Observing helps to compare children who grow fast with children who grow slow.

Which of the following is the best example of indirect guidance?

• Supply adequate equipment and materials for activities.

• Listen actively.

• Accept and encourage verbalization and appropriate expression of feelings.

• All of the above.

Which of the following is the most effective way of communicating with children?

• Use of sign language.

• Use of choices.

• Use of funny words.

• Following their words.

What information is most important for families to know from caregivers?

• Facility Advertisement procedures.

• Expense Reports

• Behavior Reports

• Height and measurement Reports