Child Development Flashcard

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Why is it important for parents to recognize the principles of development in their children?

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To understand and support their children's development

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What does growth primarily refer to?

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Process of increasing in size

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Which of the following is an example of growth? Learning a new language, Gaining weight, Making a new friend, Solving a complex problem

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Gaining weight

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What does development refer to?

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Increase in one's physical, emotional, social, or intellectual skills

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Which of the following is an example of development? Growing taller, Losing weight, Improving emotional understanding, Decreasing in height

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Improving emotional understanding

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Which of the following is NOT one of the 4 Domains of Development listed?
Physical, Intellectual/Cognitive, Emotional, Creative

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Creative

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How does development occur according to the principles of development?

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In a sequence of milestones that can be predicted

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Can two children develop at the same rate according to the principles of development?

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No, development proceeds at different rates for everyone

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What must happen before moving on to the next developmental level?

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The child must master the skills from the previous level

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According to the principles of development, what improves as children play with others?

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Intellectual skills