PSW: Assisting the Family test review.
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Correct. 2024/2025.
growth
refers to the physical changes a person experiences that can be measured and that occur in a steady and
orderly manner. ______________is measured by changes in height and weight, as well as by changes in
physical appearance and body functions.
development
refers to changes in psychological and social functioning. a person behaves and thinks in a certain ways
at different stages of development.
the moro reflex
occurs when an infant is frightened by a loud noise or a sudden movement. the arms are thrown apart,
the legs extend and the head is thrown back.
the rooting reflex
is stimulated when the infant's cheek is touched at or near the mouth. the infant's head turns toward
the touch. the rooting reflex is necessary for feeding; it helps guide the infant's mouth to nipple.
the sucking reflex
is produced by touching the cheeks or sides of the lips
the grasping reflex
occurs when the infant's palm is stimulated, causing the fingers to close around the object. this reflex
begins to decline around the second month and disappears by the third month.
infancy (birth to 1 year)
rapid physical, psychological, and social growth and development occur. birth weight usually doubles by
the age of 5 to 6 months and triples by the first birthday. newborns have certain reflexes (moro, rooting,
sucking, and grasping) that are present at birth and disapear as the central nervous system develops.
infancy developmental tasks
learning to walk, talk, and communicate with others
toddlerhood (1 to 3 years)
physical growth during the second year of life is not as rapid as during infancy.
toddlerhood developmental tasks
, tolerating separation from the primary caregiver, gaining control of bowel and bladder function, using
words to communicate with others and becoming less dependent on the primary caregiver.
preschool (3 to 6 years)
children grow taller but gain little weight. they are more coordinated than toddlers.
preschool developmental tasks
improving the ability to communicate with and understand others,performing self-care activities,
learning about the differences between genders and identifying with a gender, distinguishing right and
wrong,learning to play with others, and developing family relationships
middle childhood (6 to 8 years)
children usually grow 5 cm each year during this stage; weight gain will vary, depending on such factors
as level of activity.
middle childhood developmental tasks
acquiring the social and physical skills needed for physical games, a conscience and morals, a good
feeling and attitude about self, the ability to get along with other children, behaviors and attitudes
normative to one's gender, basic reading, writing and arithmetic skills
late childhood (9 to 12 years)
boys grow about 2.5 cm and gain 1.8 kg of weight per year. girls grow about 5 cms and gain 2.3 kg of
weight per year. body changes begin to occur.
late childhood developmental task
developing moral and ethical behavior; developing and keeping friendships; becoming independent of
adults and learning to depend on oneself; understanding the physical, psychological, and social roles of
one's identified gender; learning how to study; and developing greater muscular strength coordination,
and balance.
adolescence (12 to 18 years)
rapid growth and psychological and social maturing occur. boys grow about 10 to 41 cm and gain 7 to 27
kg in weight. girls grow about 5 to 23 cm and gain 7 to 23 kg in weight.
adolescence developmental tasks
accepting changes in ones body and appearance; developing relationships with others of the same age;
accepting the role normative for one's age and identified gender; becoming independent from parents
and adults; and developing morals, attitudes, and values needed for functioning in society.
young adulthood (18 to 40 years)
adult height has been reached, and body systems are fully developed.
young adulthood developmental task
Questions and Correct Answers, 100%
Correct. 2024/2025.
growth
refers to the physical changes a person experiences that can be measured and that occur in a steady and
orderly manner. ______________is measured by changes in height and weight, as well as by changes in
physical appearance and body functions.
development
refers to changes in psychological and social functioning. a person behaves and thinks in a certain ways
at different stages of development.
the moro reflex
occurs when an infant is frightened by a loud noise or a sudden movement. the arms are thrown apart,
the legs extend and the head is thrown back.
the rooting reflex
is stimulated when the infant's cheek is touched at or near the mouth. the infant's head turns toward
the touch. the rooting reflex is necessary for feeding; it helps guide the infant's mouth to nipple.
the sucking reflex
is produced by touching the cheeks or sides of the lips
the grasping reflex
occurs when the infant's palm is stimulated, causing the fingers to close around the object. this reflex
begins to decline around the second month and disappears by the third month.
infancy (birth to 1 year)
rapid physical, psychological, and social growth and development occur. birth weight usually doubles by
the age of 5 to 6 months and triples by the first birthday. newborns have certain reflexes (moro, rooting,
sucking, and grasping) that are present at birth and disapear as the central nervous system develops.
infancy developmental tasks
learning to walk, talk, and communicate with others
toddlerhood (1 to 3 years)
physical growth during the second year of life is not as rapid as during infancy.
toddlerhood developmental tasks
, tolerating separation from the primary caregiver, gaining control of bowel and bladder function, using
words to communicate with others and becoming less dependent on the primary caregiver.
preschool (3 to 6 years)
children grow taller but gain little weight. they are more coordinated than toddlers.
preschool developmental tasks
improving the ability to communicate with and understand others,performing self-care activities,
learning about the differences between genders and identifying with a gender, distinguishing right and
wrong,learning to play with others, and developing family relationships
middle childhood (6 to 8 years)
children usually grow 5 cm each year during this stage; weight gain will vary, depending on such factors
as level of activity.
middle childhood developmental tasks
acquiring the social and physical skills needed for physical games, a conscience and morals, a good
feeling and attitude about self, the ability to get along with other children, behaviors and attitudes
normative to one's gender, basic reading, writing and arithmetic skills
late childhood (9 to 12 years)
boys grow about 2.5 cm and gain 1.8 kg of weight per year. girls grow about 5 cms and gain 2.3 kg of
weight per year. body changes begin to occur.
late childhood developmental task
developing moral and ethical behavior; developing and keeping friendships; becoming independent of
adults and learning to depend on oneself; understanding the physical, psychological, and social roles of
one's identified gender; learning how to study; and developing greater muscular strength coordination,
and balance.
adolescence (12 to 18 years)
rapid growth and psychological and social maturing occur. boys grow about 10 to 41 cm and gain 7 to 27
kg in weight. girls grow about 5 to 23 cm and gain 7 to 23 kg in weight.
adolescence developmental tasks
accepting changes in ones body and appearance; developing relationships with others of the same age;
accepting the role normative for one's age and identified gender; becoming independent from parents
and adults; and developing morals, attitudes, and values needed for functioning in society.
young adulthood (18 to 40 years)
adult height has been reached, and body systems are fully developed.
young adulthood developmental task
