CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
DCF STUDY GUIDE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
Development Proceeds at Different Rates - 4th principle of child growth and
development
Some children will walk at ten months of age, while others walk at eighteen months of
age - Example of 4th principle of child growth and development
What is the 5th principle of Child Growth and Development? - All areas of Development
are interrelated
Each domain/area of development influences development in other areas - Example of
5th principle of Child Growth and Development
What are the eight domains of development? - Physical Development, Approaches to
Learning, Social and Emotional Development, Language and Literacy, Mathematical
Thinking, Scientific Inquiry, Social Studies, and Creative Expression Through the Arts.
By understanding principle 1 (development sequence is similar for all) child care
professionals can determine - reasonable expectations for the class, as well as for each
child.
By understanding principle 4, (development proceeds different rates), you know that all
children do not - learn the same way at the same time. You can avoid pressuring
children to perform tasks they are not developmentally ready to master. Rather, you
individualize interaction so it meets the needs of each child
What level in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is when fulfilling one's life with purpose and
meaning? - Self-actualization
What level in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is when psychological needs to have
adequacy, confidence, and importance? - Esteem needs
What level in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is when psychological needs for a child to
feel belonged, loved, acceptance, and attention? - Social
What level in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is basic needs of safety, security, and
stability? - Comfort and Safety
What level in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is when basic needs to have a shelter to
protect, water to drink, food to eat, clothes to wear? - Physical
, At what age is Trust vs. Mistrust? - Infant
. 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. - Trust vs. Mistrust
At what age is Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt? - Toddler
. Toddlers need to explore their own bodies and environment in order to become
confident about themselves.
. When autonomy is allowed, a person can become comfortable with his/her choices.
. A lack of autonomy can result in a feeling of shame or insecurity. - Autonomy vs.
Shame and Doubt
At age is Initiative vs. Guilt? - Preschool
. Four- or five-year olds begin to develop an interest in exploring beyond themselves.
. Children who are not allowed to pursue their natural curiosity will be prone to feel guilt
for their actions.
. When initiative is encouraged, a person experiments within one's environment.
. A lack of encouragement for initiative can result in a feeling of guilt for acting on one's
natural curiosity. - Initiative vs. Guilt
At what age is Industry vs. Inferiority? - Grade school
. Between the ages of 6 to 12, children show the ability to develop competencies.
Children who are inhibited in developing these skills and abilities will experience
inferiority.
. When children experience success, they attain a sense of adequacy and pride.
. A lack of industry can result in a feeling of low self-worth. - Industry vs. Inferiority
What age is the sensorimotor stage? - 0-2
Children learn through sensory perception and motor activity.
For example, when infants start to suck their thumb, play with a rattle - Sensorimotor
What age is the Preoperational stage? - 2-7
Children are bound by what they experience directly and not by what they think.
Children begin to use symbols (one thing that represents another).
For example, using sand to make a cake. Children are egocentric; their thinking centers
on themselves. They can't see things from another point of view or from another
DCF STUDY GUIDE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
Development Proceeds at Different Rates - 4th principle of child growth and
development
Some children will walk at ten months of age, while others walk at eighteen months of
age - Example of 4th principle of child growth and development
What is the 5th principle of Child Growth and Development? - All areas of Development
are interrelated
Each domain/area of development influences development in other areas - Example of
5th principle of Child Growth and Development
What are the eight domains of development? - Physical Development, Approaches to
Learning, Social and Emotional Development, Language and Literacy, Mathematical
Thinking, Scientific Inquiry, Social Studies, and Creative Expression Through the Arts.
By understanding principle 1 (development sequence is similar for all) child care
professionals can determine - reasonable expectations for the class, as well as for each
child.
By understanding principle 4, (development proceeds different rates), you know that all
children do not - learn the same way at the same time. You can avoid pressuring
children to perform tasks they are not developmentally ready to master. Rather, you
individualize interaction so it meets the needs of each child
What level in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is when fulfilling one's life with purpose and
meaning? - Self-actualization
What level in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is when psychological needs to have
adequacy, confidence, and importance? - Esteem needs
What level in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is when psychological needs for a child to
feel belonged, loved, acceptance, and attention? - Social
What level in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is basic needs of safety, security, and
stability? - Comfort and Safety
What level in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is when basic needs to have a shelter to
protect, water to drink, food to eat, clothes to wear? - Physical
, At what age is Trust vs. Mistrust? - Infant
. 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. - Trust vs. Mistrust
At what age is Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt? - Toddler
. Toddlers need to explore their own bodies and environment in order to become
confident about themselves.
. When autonomy is allowed, a person can become comfortable with his/her choices.
. A lack of autonomy can result in a feeling of shame or insecurity. - Autonomy vs.
Shame and Doubt
At age is Initiative vs. Guilt? - Preschool
. Four- or five-year olds begin to develop an interest in exploring beyond themselves.
. Children who are not allowed to pursue their natural curiosity will be prone to feel guilt
for their actions.
. When initiative is encouraged, a person experiments within one's environment.
. A lack of encouragement for initiative can result in a feeling of guilt for acting on one's
natural curiosity. - Initiative vs. Guilt
At what age is Industry vs. Inferiority? - Grade school
. Between the ages of 6 to 12, children show the ability to develop competencies.
Children who are inhibited in developing these skills and abilities will experience
inferiority.
. When children experience success, they attain a sense of adequacy and pride.
. A lack of industry can result in a feeling of low self-worth. - Industry vs. Inferiority
What age is the sensorimotor stage? - 0-2
Children learn through sensory perception and motor activity.
For example, when infants start to suck their thumb, play with a rattle - Sensorimotor
What age is the Preoperational stage? - 2-7
Children are bound by what they experience directly and not by what they think.
Children begin to use symbols (one thing that represents another).
For example, using sand to make a cake. Children are egocentric; their thinking centers
on themselves. They can't see things from another point of view or from another
