DCF EXAMS Combined Child Growth and
Development Modules 1-3.
What is a theory? Answer - A set of facts or principles analyzed in relation to one another and used to explain
phenomena(a fact or behavior that can be observed)
How do you create a positive environment for children in your care? Answer - *Ensure learning centers have
ample space for movement.
*Reduce the number of transitions throughout the day.
*Ensure the environment feels safe for the child.
*Provide activities that are slightly challenging to the child.
*Provide activities to increase development without causing frustration.
Abraham Maslow developed what? Answer - The hierarchy of human needs
How many levels does Maslow's hierarchy have? Answer - Five
What are the 5 levels of Maslows hierarchy? Answer - Level 1-Physical
Level 2-Comfort and Saftey
Level 3- Social
Level 4-Self-esteem
Level 5-Self-Actualizing
What are examples of a Physical need? Answer - *Air to breathe
*Shelter to protect
*Water to drink
,*Food to eat
*Clothes to wear
*Health care
What are examples of Comfort and Saftey? Answer - *Safety
*Security
*Stability
*Transportation
*Safe relationships
*Child care
What are some examples of Self-Esteem? Answer - *Adequacy
*Confidence
*Importance
*Sense of efficiency,capability,resilency,hopefulness
*Ability to cope and problem solve
What are some examples of Self-Actualizing? Answer - *Fulfill one's life purpose and meaning
*Being all that one is able to be
*Spirituality
*Personal emotional response
*Refinement of interpersonal skills
What does the heirarchy of needs mean to you as a child care professional? Answer - *Basic needs must be
met first,when not met,the child's self worth suffers.
*Neglect can occur at all levels,not just basic needs.All needs are important.
*Child care professionals need to be aware of the family circumstances to understand what needs are beig met
,at home.
What are some hints that will help you remember Maslows's theory? Answer - *If you close the "M" at the
bottom, it will form triangles or pyramids.
*Maslow studies human needs.
*What motivates children to act the way they do? Needs being met.
Do the lower levels of needs have to be met before higher needs can be accomplished? Answer - Yes
Successfully meeting the needs at each level results in what? Answer - Fulfilling one's life with purpose and
meaning.
Erik Erikson developed what? Answer - He developed eight pyschosocial stages through which humans develop
throughout their entire lifetime. It is called the Eight Conflicts in Emotional Development.
How is Erik Erikson recognized? Answer - As a development pyschologist who can be compared to Sigmund
Freud because of his theory that humans develop in stages.
What are each of Erikson's stages called? Answer - Conflicts
Moving successfully through each of Erikson's stages results in what? Answer - A strong social and emotional
life.
What is the first conflict in Erikson's theory and the age that it is presented at? Answer - Trust vs. Mistrust
(Birth to 1 year)
What is the second conflict in Erikson's theory and the age that it is presented? Answer - Autonomy vs. Shame
and Doubt (1 to 3 years)
, What is the third conflict in Erikson's theory and the age that it is presented? Answer - Initiative vs. Guilt (4 to 5
years)
What is the fourth conflict in Erikson's theory and the age that it is presented? Answer - Industry vs. Inferiority
(6 to 12 years)
Why don't we study Erikson's Conflicts 5-8? Answer - They are important in the study of human
development,but they are less significant in child development,because Erikson believes that they occur after
the age of 12.
What is the meaning of Trust vs. Conflict Answer - *Trust is developed over time by providing an infant with a
consistent,comforting environment.
*When needs are met,trust is established.
*Trust builds a emotional foundation.
*A lack of trust can result in proor emotional stability.
What is the meaning of Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt? Answer - *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.
What is the meaning of Initiative vs. Guilt? Answer - *When initiative is encourged,a person experiments within
one's environment.
*4 or 5 year olds begin to develop an interest in exploring beyond themselves.
*Children who can't explore will be prone to guilt for their actions.
*A lack of industry can result in a feeling of low self worth.
What does Erikson's theory mean to a child care professional? Answer - It means they can:
*Create relationships with children based on trust.
Development Modules 1-3.
What is a theory? Answer - A set of facts or principles analyzed in relation to one another and used to explain
phenomena(a fact or behavior that can be observed)
How do you create a positive environment for children in your care? Answer - *Ensure learning centers have
ample space for movement.
*Reduce the number of transitions throughout the day.
*Ensure the environment feels safe for the child.
*Provide activities that are slightly challenging to the child.
*Provide activities to increase development without causing frustration.
Abraham Maslow developed what? Answer - The hierarchy of human needs
How many levels does Maslow's hierarchy have? Answer - Five
What are the 5 levels of Maslows hierarchy? Answer - Level 1-Physical
Level 2-Comfort and Saftey
Level 3- Social
Level 4-Self-esteem
Level 5-Self-Actualizing
What are examples of a Physical need? Answer - *Air to breathe
*Shelter to protect
*Water to drink
,*Food to eat
*Clothes to wear
*Health care
What are examples of Comfort and Saftey? Answer - *Safety
*Security
*Stability
*Transportation
*Safe relationships
*Child care
What are some examples of Self-Esteem? Answer - *Adequacy
*Confidence
*Importance
*Sense of efficiency,capability,resilency,hopefulness
*Ability to cope and problem solve
What are some examples of Self-Actualizing? Answer - *Fulfill one's life purpose and meaning
*Being all that one is able to be
*Spirituality
*Personal emotional response
*Refinement of interpersonal skills
What does the heirarchy of needs mean to you as a child care professional? Answer - *Basic needs must be
met first,when not met,the child's self worth suffers.
*Neglect can occur at all levels,not just basic needs.All needs are important.
*Child care professionals need to be aware of the family circumstances to understand what needs are beig met
,at home.
What are some hints that will help you remember Maslows's theory? Answer - *If you close the "M" at the
bottom, it will form triangles or pyramids.
*Maslow studies human needs.
*What motivates children to act the way they do? Needs being met.
Do the lower levels of needs have to be met before higher needs can be accomplished? Answer - Yes
Successfully meeting the needs at each level results in what? Answer - Fulfilling one's life with purpose and
meaning.
Erik Erikson developed what? Answer - He developed eight pyschosocial stages through which humans develop
throughout their entire lifetime. It is called the Eight Conflicts in Emotional Development.
How is Erik Erikson recognized? Answer - As a development pyschologist who can be compared to Sigmund
Freud because of his theory that humans develop in stages.
What are each of Erikson's stages called? Answer - Conflicts
Moving successfully through each of Erikson's stages results in what? Answer - A strong social and emotional
life.
What is the first conflict in Erikson's theory and the age that it is presented at? Answer - Trust vs. Mistrust
(Birth to 1 year)
What is the second conflict in Erikson's theory and the age that it is presented? Answer - Autonomy vs. Shame
and Doubt (1 to 3 years)
, What is the third conflict in Erikson's theory and the age that it is presented? Answer - Initiative vs. Guilt (4 to 5
years)
What is the fourth conflict in Erikson's theory and the age that it is presented? Answer - Industry vs. Inferiority
(6 to 12 years)
Why don't we study Erikson's Conflicts 5-8? Answer - They are important in the study of human
development,but they are less significant in child development,because Erikson believes that they occur after
the age of 12.
What is the meaning of Trust vs. Conflict Answer - *Trust is developed over time by providing an infant with a
consistent,comforting environment.
*When needs are met,trust is established.
*Trust builds a emotional foundation.
*A lack of trust can result in proor emotional stability.
What is the meaning of Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt? Answer - *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.
What is the meaning of Initiative vs. Guilt? Answer - *When initiative is encourged,a person experiments within
one's environment.
*4 or 5 year olds begin to develop an interest in exploring beyond themselves.
*Children who can't explore will be prone to guilt for their actions.
*A lack of industry can result in a feeling of low self worth.
What does Erikson's theory mean to a child care professional? Answer - It means they can:
*Create relationships with children based on trust.
