CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
CGDR DCF EXAM SET QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Why should child care professionals learn about principles of child development? -
ANSWER ->Care and the environment can support or hinder development.
>The knowledgeable caregiver can support a child in learning new skills.
>When a child is struggling with a new skill, timely intervention can help him/her
overcome a problem and "catch back up."
>The knowledgeable caregiver can "detect" indicators of possible delays and can help
get the child the assistance he/she needs.
Knowledge of child development is essential to working effectively with children.
Development in young children occurs rapidly. You must recognize the existence of
general stages and sequence of development, as well as the enormous variation that
there are among children.
Module 2: What is a theory? - ANSWER -is a set of facts or principles analyzed in
relation to one another and used to explain phenomena. A phenomena is a fact or
behavior that can be observed.
Abraham Maslow: Hierarchy of Needs - ANSWER -1. the physical
2. comfort and safety
3. social
4. self-esteem
5. self-actualization.
Level 1: Physical - ANSWER -Air to breathe
Shelter to protect
Water to drink
Food to eat
Clothes to wear
Rest, sleep
Food, water, formula
Shelter, heat, beds
Health care
Employment or income
Clothes
Level 2: Comfort and Safety - ANSWER -Safety
Security
Stability
Transportation
, Neighborhood
Safe relationships (not domestic violence or abuse)
Child care
Level 3: Social - ANSWER -Belonging
Love and attention
Acceptance
Sense of belonging, of being connected
Adult-adult affiliation
Parent-child relationship
Positive relationships with extended family
Positive informal social support network
Positive formal social support network
Level 4: Self-Esteem - ANSWER -Adequacy
Confidence
Importance
Sense of competency as parent, worker, significant other
Sense of efficacy, capability
Sense of resiliency, hopefulness
Ability to cope and problem solve
Sense of well-being (individual to family levels)
Opportunities for enjoyment
Level 5: Self-Actualizing - ANSWER -Fulfill one's life with purpose and meaning
Being all that one is able to be
Spirituality
Personal emotional response
Refinement of interpersonal skills (empathy, communication, relating)
Enhancement of understanding of relationships with child(ren), family, community, self
Erik Erikson developed ___ psychosocial stages through which humans develop during
their lifetimes. He assumes that humans are driven by, and are constantly trying to
channel, powerful inner forces. - ANSWER -8
Erikson's theory on emotional and personality development - ANSWER -describes eight
conflicts that must be resolved at stages throughout life.
Age: Infant - ANSWER -Conflict: Trust v. Mistrust
Meaning:
>Trust is developed over time by providing an infant with a consistent, comforting
environment.
>When needs are met, trust is established.
>Trust builds an emotional foundation.
>A lack of trust can result in poor emotional stability.
CGDR DCF EXAM SET QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Why should child care professionals learn about principles of child development? -
ANSWER ->Care and the environment can support or hinder development.
>The knowledgeable caregiver can support a child in learning new skills.
>When a child is struggling with a new skill, timely intervention can help him/her
overcome a problem and "catch back up."
>The knowledgeable caregiver can "detect" indicators of possible delays and can help
get the child the assistance he/she needs.
Knowledge of child development is essential to working effectively with children.
Development in young children occurs rapidly. You must recognize the existence of
general stages and sequence of development, as well as the enormous variation that
there are among children.
Module 2: What is a theory? - ANSWER -is a set of facts or principles analyzed in
relation to one another and used to explain phenomena. A phenomena is a fact or
behavior that can be observed.
Abraham Maslow: Hierarchy of Needs - ANSWER -1. the physical
2. comfort and safety
3. social
4. self-esteem
5. self-actualization.
Level 1: Physical - ANSWER -Air to breathe
Shelter to protect
Water to drink
Food to eat
Clothes to wear
Rest, sleep
Food, water, formula
Shelter, heat, beds
Health care
Employment or income
Clothes
Level 2: Comfort and Safety - ANSWER -Safety
Security
Stability
Transportation
, Neighborhood
Safe relationships (not domestic violence or abuse)
Child care
Level 3: Social - ANSWER -Belonging
Love and attention
Acceptance
Sense of belonging, of being connected
Adult-adult affiliation
Parent-child relationship
Positive relationships with extended family
Positive informal social support network
Positive formal social support network
Level 4: Self-Esteem - ANSWER -Adequacy
Confidence
Importance
Sense of competency as parent, worker, significant other
Sense of efficacy, capability
Sense of resiliency, hopefulness
Ability to cope and problem solve
Sense of well-being (individual to family levels)
Opportunities for enjoyment
Level 5: Self-Actualizing - ANSWER -Fulfill one's life with purpose and meaning
Being all that one is able to be
Spirituality
Personal emotional response
Refinement of interpersonal skills (empathy, communication, relating)
Enhancement of understanding of relationships with child(ren), family, community, self
Erik Erikson developed ___ psychosocial stages through which humans develop during
their lifetimes. He assumes that humans are driven by, and are constantly trying to
channel, powerful inner forces. - ANSWER -8
Erikson's theory on emotional and personality development - ANSWER -describes eight
conflicts that must be resolved at stages throughout life.
Age: Infant - ANSWER -Conflict: Trust v. Mistrust
Meaning:
>Trust is developed over time by providing an infant with a consistent, comforting
environment.
>When needs are met, trust is established.
>Trust builds an emotional foundation.
>A lack of trust can result in poor emotional stability.
