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What developmental milestone is typically achieved first by an infant according to motor development stages?
What developmental milestone is typically achieved first by an infant according to motor development stages?
At what age does the walking or stepping reflex typically shift from an automatic response to a voluntary behavior?
At what age does the walking or stepping reflex typically shift from an automatic response to a voluntary behavior?
Which reflex is characterized by the infant's foot fanning out and the big toe moving toward the body when stroked?
Which reflex is characterized by the infant's foot fanning out and the big toe moving toward the body when stroked?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the asymmetric tonic neck reflex?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the asymmetric tonic neck reflex?
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Which of the following best describes Arnold Gesell's contribution to understanding motor development in children?
Which of the following best describes Arnold Gesell's contribution to understanding motor development in children?
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What is an emerging characteristic of a child at the age of 4 years during play?
What is an emerging characteristic of a child at the age of 4 years during play?
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At what age do secondary emotions such as embarrassment and guilt typically start to emerge in children?
At what age do secondary emotions such as embarrassment and guilt typically start to emerge in children?
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According to Erickson’s theory, what is the primary focus during the first stage of development?
According to Erickson’s theory, what is the primary focus during the first stage of development?
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Which social behavior is commonly exhibited by children around the age of 5 years?
Which social behavior is commonly exhibited by children around the age of 5 years?
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What key aspect of development is emphasized in Erickson's Psycho-Social Theory?
What key aspect of development is emphasized in Erickson's Psycho-Social Theory?
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How does a child's understanding of ownership typically develop by the age of 4?
How does a child's understanding of ownership typically develop by the age of 4?
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Which activity is indicative of a child's social development at the age of 6 to 12 years?
Which activity is indicative of a child's social development at the age of 6 to 12 years?
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What occurs around the age of 3 years that reflects a child's growing social awareness?
What occurs around the age of 3 years that reflects a child's growing social awareness?
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What percentage of an infant's body composition is muscle at birth?
What percentage of an infant's body composition is muscle at birth?
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Which reflex is primarily responsible for promoting feeding in infants?
Which reflex is primarily responsible for promoting feeding in infants?
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When do primitive reflexes typically transition to voluntary movements?
When do primitive reflexes typically transition to voluntary movements?
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What physical growth milestone involves doubling weight by the end of year one?
What physical growth milestone involves doubling weight by the end of year one?
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Which reflex is demonstrated when an infant grasps a finger with light pressure applied to the palm?
Which reflex is demonstrated when an infant grasps a finger with light pressure applied to the palm?
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What percentage of an adult's body composition is made up of muscle?
What percentage of an adult's body composition is made up of muscle?
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What is indicated if primitive reflexes are still present after one year of age?
What is indicated if primitive reflexes are still present after one year of age?
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Which of the following marks the end of the significant rapid growth phase in infants?
Which of the following marks the end of the significant rapid growth phase in infants?
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Which of the following statements correctly define the prenatal period?
Which of the following statements correctly define the prenatal period?
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Which key development occurs during the first trimester of pregnancy?
Which key development occurs during the first trimester of pregnancy?
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What is the main feature of Piaget's Concrete Operational Stage?
What is the main feature of Piaget's Concrete Operational Stage?
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Which reflex is characterized by a baby turning their head toward a touch on their cheek?
Which reflex is characterized by a baby turning their head toward a touch on their cheek?
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According to Erickson's theory, which stage involves the conflict of trust vs. mistrust?
According to Erickson's theory, which stage involves the conflict of trust vs. mistrust?
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Which of the following is an example of an internal factor affecting development?
Which of the following is an example of an internal factor affecting development?
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Which characteristic correctly describes the process of development?
Which characteristic correctly describes the process of development?
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What does the Information Processing Approach to development emphasize?
What does the Information Processing Approach to development emphasize?
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What is a key characteristic of the Sensorimotor Period according to Piaget's stages of cognitive development?
What is a key characteristic of the Sensorimotor Period according to Piaget's stages of cognitive development?
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Which feature primarily distinguishes children in the Preoperational Period?
Which feature primarily distinguishes children in the Preoperational Period?
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During which stage do children begin to solve conservation problems?
During which stage do children begin to solve conservation problems?
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What is the significance of 'equilibrium' and 'disequilibrium' in Piaget's theory?
What is the significance of 'equilibrium' and 'disequilibrium' in Piaget's theory?
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At what age range do children show rigidity of thought according to Piaget?
At what age range do children show rigidity of thought according to Piaget?
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What type of reasoning becomes possible during the Formal Operational Period?
What type of reasoning becomes possible during the Formal Operational Period?
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Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Concrete Operations Period?
Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Concrete Operations Period?
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What cognitive ability is most associated with children in the age range of 7 to 12 years?
What cognitive ability is most associated with children in the age range of 7 to 12 years?
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At what age range does a child develop autonomy, characterized by self-control and independence in social rules?
At what age range does a child develop autonomy, characterized by self-control and independence in social rules?
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During which developmental stage is a child likely to start exhibiting a sense of guilt associated with their actions?
During which developmental stage is a child likely to start exhibiting a sense of guilt associated with their actions?
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Which concept is emphasized during the industry vs. inferiority stage, which occurs between ages 5-12 years?
Which concept is emphasized during the industry vs. inferiority stage, which occurs between ages 5-12 years?
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What is a primary focus of the identity vs. role confusion stage in adolescents aged 12-17 years?
What is a primary focus of the identity vs. role confusion stage in adolescents aged 12-17 years?
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What critical trait must individuals possess to transition successfully into the intimacy vs. isolation stage in their 20s?
What critical trait must individuals possess to transition successfully into the intimacy vs. isolation stage in their 20s?
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Which age range is associated with the generativity vs. stagnation stage, emphasizing societal contributions?
Which age range is associated with the generativity vs. stagnation stage, emphasizing societal contributions?
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What must individuals accept during the ego integrity vs. despair stage in later adulthood?
What must individuals accept during the ego integrity vs. despair stage in later adulthood?
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What is a common outcome of developing shame and doubt in early childhood?
What is a common outcome of developing shame and doubt in early childhood?
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Study Notes
Child Development - Milestones and Theories
- Child development encompasses changes in structure and behavior throughout life.
- Development is influenced by internal (genetics, maturation) and external (environment, learning) factors.
- Development progresses from general to specific, correlates with age, but is not linear.
- Early childhood is a period of rapid change.
- Optometrists need to understand child development due to the link to vision and function, as well as to diagnose and guide children with developmental delays.
Prenatal Development
- Prenatal development includes the prenatal, perinatal/natal, and postnatal periods.
- Key developments in each trimester of pregnancy are crucial.
- Fetal development involves notable physical and neurological changes.
- Systems like the heart, brain, eyes, and other organs form at different stages.
Milestones
- Milestones mark behavioral development at various ages.
- These benchmarks are used by professionals to track development.
- Development proceeds in predictable patterns.
Physical Development
- Physical development follows predictable patterns.
- Weight and height are tracked using growth charts.
- Early development often shows involuntary reflexive behaviors from the nervous system.
Motor Development
- Early development involves primarily reflexive behaviors and physical actions.
- Motor skills are progressively learned during infancy and childhood.
- Stages of gross and fine motor skill development are presented.
Primitive Reflexes
- Reflexes like sucking, rooting, and palmar grasp are involuntary and primitive.
- These reflexes are present in newborns, but progressively disappear as more complex motor skills develop.
- Reflexes may indicate developmental delays and should be monitored and evaluated.
Cognitive Development
- Piaget's cognitive stages describe how thinking changes over time, with distinct qualitatively different stages.
- Sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and formal operational periods illustrate increasingly complex thought processes.
Language Development
- Language development proceeds from simple sounds to complex sentences.
- Receptive language (understanding) precedes expressive language (speaking).
- Language development typically progresses rapidly, but individual variations exist.
Emotional Development
- Emotional development is linked to social interaction and development.
- Infants and children learn to interpret and express various emotions.
- Emotional development proceeds alongside other domains of child development.
Information Processing Approach
- Information processing studies how information flows through the cognitive system.
- Sensory memory, short-term memory, and long-term memory store and process information.
- Developing cognitive strategies and active memory is an important aspect of information processing.
Erick Erikson's Psychosocial Theory
- Erikson's psychosocial theory focuses on the social and emotional development of a person across the lifespan.
- Erikson's stages highlight developmental crises or tasks that must be resolved at each stage of life.
- Eight stages of development describe the ongoing resolution of crucial conflicts at each stage.
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Explore the key concepts of child development, focusing on milestones and theories that influence growth from prenatal stages to early childhood. Understand how internal and external factors shape development and the significance of these milestones for professionals like optometrists. This quiz will test your knowledge on the major developmental stages and their implications.
