DCF CHILD GROWTH AND
DEVELOPMENT (CGAD) EXAM GUIDE
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
ANSWERS
Principle 1 of Child Growth and Development name and give example. - ANSWER -
Developmental Sequence is Similar for All. Example: 4 mo. old Sara rolled over; a few
weeks later scooted by Dec. 6 mo old Raul rolled over and scooted, Renae 5 mo. old
rolled and you predict will soon scoot.
Principle 2 of Child Growth and Development name and give example. - ANSWER -
Development Proceeds from General to Specific. Example: 3 mo. old Sean loves to
wave his arms. As you watch him, you think of skills he'll next grasp, hold crayon and
someday write with a pencil.
Principle 3 of Child Growth and Development name and give example. - ANSWER -
Development is Continuous. Example: At 2 Solidary Play, at 2 1/2 Parallel Play, at 3
Associate Play, at 3 1/2 Cooperative Play and Real Friend.
Principle 4 of Child Growth and Development name and give example. - ANSWER -
Development Proceeds at Different Rates. Example: Tom and Tim are twins. Tom road
tricycle at 3. Tim road tricycle at almost 4 with confidence.
Principle 5 of Child Growth and Development name and give example. - ANSWER -All
Areas of Development are Interrelated. Example: Pete and Al are 5 and playing with a
puzzle. Pete tells Al the 1st piece goes here. Al says "we both have pieces now. You
believe it is a good indicator of each boys current development .
What is meant by the term "window of opportunity" as it relates to brain development? -
ANSWER -These are certain periods of time when children are especially receptive to
their surroundings and interactions with other people. These periods of time are tied to
brain development and readiness for learning that will directly
affect the achievement of developmental milestones. For example, language skills
depend on hearing other people speak.
Principle 1 is and keynotes. - ANSWER -Development Sequence is Similar for All.
*Children develop in relatively the same ways. *There is typical sequence of
development that occurs. *They can move forward, regrets for a short time and then
move forward again. *Some children may skip a behavior or skill as they move forward.
Principle 2 is and keynotes. - ANSWER -Development Proceeds from General to
Specific. *Development progresses from a beginning point moving in a forward
, direction. *Devpmt. of behaviors and skills moves from general to specific. *Bodily
changes occur in a sequential order and give children new abilities. * An infant' large
muscles develop first and result in the ability to wave arms and kick the legs.
Principle 3 is and keynotes - ANSWER -Development is Continuous. *Behaviors and
skills acquired become the basis for new behaviors and skills. *Continuity from one
phase of development to the next. *In order for children to write or draw, they must have
developed the control of their hands and fingers to hld a crayon or pencil. *The
continuation of development can easily be seen in children as they mature from ages
two to age twelve.
Principle 4 is and keynotes. - ANSWER -Development Proceeds at Different Rates.
*Each child is different, and the rates at which individual children develop are different.
*Sequence for development are usually the same for all children, the rates at which
individual children reach each stage will be different. *Development is never uniform,
but is is constant.
Principle 5 if and keynotes: - ANSWER -All Areas of Development are Interrelated.
*Development in children is interrelated. *Each area of development influences
development in other areas. *Each of these development domains can be defined by
one or more characteristics. *Physical Health and Motor Development Domains involve
increased physical growth and abilities. * Cognitive Development & General Knowledge
and Approaches to Learning Domains which include thinking, planning, creating,
exploring and questioning. *Language & Communication Domain includes a child's
ability to see, hear, speak, read and write. *Social and Emotional Domain is defined by
forming relationships and attachments.
List ways that child care programs can be inclusive and support children with
development disabilities. - ANSWER -Achieving inclusion may require special training
for staff members, enhanced learning opportunities for children or adaptive or modified
materials, toys and equipment.
Growth proceeds from the _____ downward and from the center of the ____ outward.
(p. 3) - ANSWER -head and body
True or False: Growth proceeds from the center of the body outward (p. 3) - ANSWER -
False, from head and then from body outward.
True or False: At birth, the brain, heart and spinal cord are fully functioning. (p. 3) -
ANSWER -True fully functioning.
True or False: The finger and toe muscles develop before the arm and leg muscles. (p.
3) - ANSWER -False, arm and leg develop first.
True or False: Children differ in their growth. (p.3) - ANSWER -True
DEVELOPMENT (CGAD) EXAM GUIDE
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
ANSWERS
Principle 1 of Child Growth and Development name and give example. - ANSWER -
Developmental Sequence is Similar for All. Example: 4 mo. old Sara rolled over; a few
weeks later scooted by Dec. 6 mo old Raul rolled over and scooted, Renae 5 mo. old
rolled and you predict will soon scoot.
Principle 2 of Child Growth and Development name and give example. - ANSWER -
Development Proceeds from General to Specific. Example: 3 mo. old Sean loves to
wave his arms. As you watch him, you think of skills he'll next grasp, hold crayon and
someday write with a pencil.
Principle 3 of Child Growth and Development name and give example. - ANSWER -
Development is Continuous. Example: At 2 Solidary Play, at 2 1/2 Parallel Play, at 3
Associate Play, at 3 1/2 Cooperative Play and Real Friend.
Principle 4 of Child Growth and Development name and give example. - ANSWER -
Development Proceeds at Different Rates. Example: Tom and Tim are twins. Tom road
tricycle at 3. Tim road tricycle at almost 4 with confidence.
Principle 5 of Child Growth and Development name and give example. - ANSWER -All
Areas of Development are Interrelated. Example: Pete and Al are 5 and playing with a
puzzle. Pete tells Al the 1st piece goes here. Al says "we both have pieces now. You
believe it is a good indicator of each boys current development .
What is meant by the term "window of opportunity" as it relates to brain development? -
ANSWER -These are certain periods of time when children are especially receptive to
their surroundings and interactions with other people. These periods of time are tied to
brain development and readiness for learning that will directly
affect the achievement of developmental milestones. For example, language skills
depend on hearing other people speak.
Principle 1 is and keynotes. - ANSWER -Development Sequence is Similar for All.
*Children develop in relatively the same ways. *There is typical sequence of
development that occurs. *They can move forward, regrets for a short time and then
move forward again. *Some children may skip a behavior or skill as they move forward.
Principle 2 is and keynotes. - ANSWER -Development Proceeds from General to
Specific. *Development progresses from a beginning point moving in a forward
, direction. *Devpmt. of behaviors and skills moves from general to specific. *Bodily
changes occur in a sequential order and give children new abilities. * An infant' large
muscles develop first and result in the ability to wave arms and kick the legs.
Principle 3 is and keynotes - ANSWER -Development is Continuous. *Behaviors and
skills acquired become the basis for new behaviors and skills. *Continuity from one
phase of development to the next. *In order for children to write or draw, they must have
developed the control of their hands and fingers to hld a crayon or pencil. *The
continuation of development can easily be seen in children as they mature from ages
two to age twelve.
Principle 4 is and keynotes. - ANSWER -Development Proceeds at Different Rates.
*Each child is different, and the rates at which individual children develop are different.
*Sequence for development are usually the same for all children, the rates at which
individual children reach each stage will be different. *Development is never uniform,
but is is constant.
Principle 5 if and keynotes: - ANSWER -All Areas of Development are Interrelated.
*Development in children is interrelated. *Each area of development influences
development in other areas. *Each of these development domains can be defined by
one or more characteristics. *Physical Health and Motor Development Domains involve
increased physical growth and abilities. * Cognitive Development & General Knowledge
and Approaches to Learning Domains which include thinking, planning, creating,
exploring and questioning. *Language & Communication Domain includes a child's
ability to see, hear, speak, read and write. *Social and Emotional Domain is defined by
forming relationships and attachments.
List ways that child care programs can be inclusive and support children with
development disabilities. - ANSWER -Achieving inclusion may require special training
for staff members, enhanced learning opportunities for children or adaptive or modified
materials, toys and equipment.
Growth proceeds from the _____ downward and from the center of the ____ outward.
(p. 3) - ANSWER -head and body
True or False: Growth proceeds from the center of the body outward (p. 3) - ANSWER -
False, from head and then from body outward.
True or False: At birth, the brain, heart and spinal cord are fully functioning. (p. 3) -
ANSWER -True fully functioning.
True or False: The finger and toe muscles develop before the arm and leg muscles. (p.
3) - ANSWER -False, arm and leg develop first.
True or False: Children differ in their growth. (p.3) - ANSWER -True
