DCF - Child Growth and Development (CGDR)
exam questions and answers
1. Specific body changes and increases in the child's size
such as a child's height, weight, head circumference and
BMI: Growth
2. An increase in complexity, a change from relatively
simple to more com- plicated and involves progression
where child gains refined knowledge, behaviors and
skills.: Development
3. The following are between children in growth:
1. growth proceeds from head down
2. control of head and neck first, then arms, then legs
3. brain, heart and spinal cord are fully functional at birth
4. arm and leg muscles first then fingers and toes: Similarities
between children in growth
4. The following are :
1. Developmental sequence is similar for all
2. Development proceeds from general to specific
3. Development is continuous
4. Development proceeds at different rates
,5. All areas of development are interrelated: 5 basic
principles of child growth and development
5. Principle : children develop in relatively the same
ways, there is a typical sequence of development that
occurs as the child grows, behaviors and skills emerge in
the same order: Principle 1
6. Principle : body changes in a sequence and gives
new abilities; as brain develops, cognitive skills improve:
Principle 2
7. Principle : there is continuity from one phase of
development to the next, children continue to add behaviors
as they perfect others (ex: language; cooing --> words):
Principle 3
8. Principle : sequence of development is the
same but the rate is different, development is constant
but not uniform: Principle 4
9. Principle : the developmental domains influence
development in other areas.: Principle 5
10. A set of ideas of facts principles analyzed in relation to
one another and used to explain a phenomena.: Theory
11. Who came up with the following and what is it called?
, 1. Physical (food)
2. Security (stability)
3. Belonging (social, love, acceptance)
4. Esteem Needs (importance)
5. Self-Actualization (empathy): What are the 5 levels of
Maslow's Hierarchy?
12. What does Maslow's Hierarchy mean to child care
professionals?: Basic needs must be met first, if not, self-
worth suffers. Awareness of family circum- stances can help
caregivers know what needs are or are not being met.
13. Who came up with the following and what is it called?
There are 8 total
first 4 deal with birth - 12 (where children develop ability to
learn) Emotional development is a serious of conflicts that
must be resolved before proceed- ing to the next. Moving
through the conflicts successfully ensures social and
emotional stability: Erik Erikson
Conflicts in emotional development
exam questions and answers
1. Specific body changes and increases in the child's size
such as a child's height, weight, head circumference and
BMI: Growth
2. An increase in complexity, a change from relatively
simple to more com- plicated and involves progression
where child gains refined knowledge, behaviors and
skills.: Development
3. The following are between children in growth:
1. growth proceeds from head down
2. control of head and neck first, then arms, then legs
3. brain, heart and spinal cord are fully functional at birth
4. arm and leg muscles first then fingers and toes: Similarities
between children in growth
4. The following are :
1. Developmental sequence is similar for all
2. Development proceeds from general to specific
3. Development is continuous
4. Development proceeds at different rates
,5. All areas of development are interrelated: 5 basic
principles of child growth and development
5. Principle : children develop in relatively the same
ways, there is a typical sequence of development that
occurs as the child grows, behaviors and skills emerge in
the same order: Principle 1
6. Principle : body changes in a sequence and gives
new abilities; as brain develops, cognitive skills improve:
Principle 2
7. Principle : there is continuity from one phase of
development to the next, children continue to add behaviors
as they perfect others (ex: language; cooing --> words):
Principle 3
8. Principle : sequence of development is the
same but the rate is different, development is constant
but not uniform: Principle 4
9. Principle : the developmental domains influence
development in other areas.: Principle 5
10. A set of ideas of facts principles analyzed in relation to
one another and used to explain a phenomena.: Theory
11. Who came up with the following and what is it called?
, 1. Physical (food)
2. Security (stability)
3. Belonging (social, love, acceptance)
4. Esteem Needs (importance)
5. Self-Actualization (empathy): What are the 5 levels of
Maslow's Hierarchy?
12. What does Maslow's Hierarchy mean to child care
professionals?: Basic needs must be met first, if not, self-
worth suffers. Awareness of family circum- stances can help
caregivers know what needs are or are not being met.
13. Who came up with the following and what is it called?
There are 8 total
first 4 deal with birth - 12 (where children develop ability to
learn) Emotional development is a serious of conflicts that
must be resolved before proceed- ing to the next. Moving
through the conflicts successfully ensures social and
emotional stability: Erik Erikson
Conflicts in emotional development
