Child Development & Theorist

What is meant by "development" in a child's growth and development?

• The ability of a child to do things that are complex and difficult

• The increase in a child's height

• The child's weight gain

• The child's ability to eat solid food

What does the third law of growth and development state?

• Growth proceeds from complex to simple

• Growth proceeds from distal to proximal

• Growth proceeds from simple to complex

• Growth proceeds from foot to head

In the third law, what is one of the first activities infants do?

• Babble

• Eat with fingers

• Sleep and eat

• Wave "Hi"

Which law of growth involves the development of muscle strength and control?

• Growth proceeds from head to foot

• Growth proceeds from near to far

• Growth proceeds from simple to complex

• Growth proceeds from distal to proximal

Which of the following is an example of growth from simple to complex?

• Moving from head to foot

• Waving with fingers

• Sleeping and eating, then babbling

• Moving whole body, then arms

Which area of development involves feelings and emotional responses?

• Moral

• Social

• Emotional

• Physical

What is the second level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

• Love and Belonging

• Safety and Security

• Esteem Needs

• Self-actualization

During which age range does Stage 2, Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt, occur?

• Infancy

• 2-4 years

• 4-6 years

• Adolescence

What is the outcome of successfully resolving the conflict in Stage 2?

• Trust

• Autonomy

• Initiative

• Identity

Which of the following is an example of a physical growth milestone in early childhood?

• Learning to read

• Developing friendships

• Growing 2 inches in height

• Understanding time concepts