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What is the definition of growth? What is the definition of development? -
🧠ANSWER ✔✔Growth: increase in physical size, continuous adjustment in
the size of the child both internally and externally
Development: increase in capability or function, ongoing process of
adapting throughout the lifespan
What is the difference between gross and fine motor skills? Give examples
of each. - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Gross motor skills utilize larger muscle groups.
EX: sitting, crawling, walking, kicking, jumping, climbing stairs, riding a bike
Fine motor skills utilize smaller muscle groups.
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,EX: pinching, waving, clapping, using a crayon, using scissors, buttoning a
shirt
Gross motor skills *provide the foundation* for fine motor development.
Explain cephalocaudal and proximodistal development. - 🧠ANSWER
✔✔Cephalocaudal, meaning head to tail, refers to the pattern of
development starting in the brain and CNS and working its way down the
body.
EX: I can hold my head up before I can walk.
Proximodistal, meaning central to peripheral, refers to the pattern of
development starting at the midline and moving outward.
EX: I can walk before I can draw a shape or button my shirt.
True or false: There is a set age for each stage of development that is
consistent for every child. - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔False
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,Each child develops at his or her own pace. The stages of development are
not rigid; there is developmental variability within each child.
True or false: It is more concerning if a child is consistently developing
early than if a child is consistently developing late. - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔False
Early development is no cause for concern. Abnormally late development is
cause for more mindful observation and awareness of a potential problem.
How do genetics influence the growth and development of a child? -
🧠ANSWER ✔✔Genetics may explain why a child does not fit into the typical
growth patterns for other children their age.
For example, if the parents are tall, their child may quickly outgrow the
expected height for others their age.
How does gender influence growth and development? - 🧠ANSWER
✔✔Girls and boys have different growth and development expectations.
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, For example, puberty starts earlier in girls than boys. They may have
earlier growth spurts and they typically stop growing sooner. Boys tend to
be built builkier than girls and they will typically experience increases in
growth later in their lives than girls.
What prenatal factors may influence growth and development later in life? -
🧠ANSWER ✔✔- maternal nutrition
- smoking
- alcohol and/or drug use
How do environmental factors and socioeconomic status influence growth
and development? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Negative environmental factors such as
pollution may impact growth and development. Socioeconomic status may
determine important factors such as access to medical care, pharamcy,
nutritious foods, personal hygiene, and housing resources.
How are "diets" approached in infants and children? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔We
always aim to replace or modify nutrition rather than restricting it. Diets that
are low fat or low cholesterol may do more harm than good. Instead, work
to replace sugary snacks and junk food with fresh fruits, vegetables, and
lean meats.
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