human growth and development

Nature refers to

• interactive forces that impact development.

• biological forces that impact development.

• cognitive forces that impact development.

• environmental forces that impact development

An example of a fine motor skill is _____.

• handwriting

• jumping

Erik Erilson

• He believes negative results will make the actions stop.

• He thought that each stage includes a unique psychological crisis.

• He believes in stages of learning.

• He is an actor

What is the primary focus of neurological development in early childhood?

• Developing fine motor skills

• Strengthening neural connections

• Learning to read

• Building social relationships

4 years old: choose 1 that does NOT belong

• uses scissors

• walks up/down stairs alone

• cooperates with other children

• catches a baseball with a glove

At what age do children typically begin to develop the ability to empathize with others?

• 2 years

• 1 year

• 4 years

• 3 years

What is the primary purpose of pretend play in early childhood development?

• To improve physical coordination

• To enhance social skills

• To develop cognitive abilities

• All of the above

What term is used to describe the ability to perform tasks involving large muscle groups, such as walking or jumping?

• Fine motor skills

• Gross motor skills

• Cognitive skills

• Sensory skills

Lev Vygotsky

• He believes in action stop.

• He believes in distance.

• He believes in the social contact.

• He believes in positive results.

2 years old: choose 1 that does NOT belong

• uses scissors

• walks alone

• says short sentences

• begins make-believe play

• begins to show defiant behavior