Child Development Stages

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What is the primary factor that influences the tempo of growth?

Maturation and learning

Interaction between heredity and environment (correct)

Environment

Heredity

What is the role of heredity in development?

It determines the sequence of development

It influences the pattern of development (correct)

It determines the rate of development

It is the primary factor in development

What is the relationship between heredity and environment in development?

Heredity and environment are separate factors in development

Environment is more important than heredity

Heredity and environment interact to influence development (correct)

Heredity is more important than environment

What is the significance of heredity in the growth and development process?

It sets the potential for development Signup and view all the answers

How does heredity affect the growth and development process?

It influences the pattern and rate of growth and development Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between heredity, environment, and development?

Heredity and environment interact to influence development Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of heredity in human growth and development?

To transmit physical and social characteristics from parents to offspring Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between heredity and genetic disorders?

Genetic disorders are highly influenced by heredity Signup and view all the answers

What characteristics of growth and development are highly influenced by heredity?

Intelligence, aptitudes, body structure, height, weight, and color of hair and eyes Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of understanding individual differences in rates of development?

It dismisses the notion of the average child Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between the physical growth of girls and boys in their teens?

Girls grow faster than boys in their teens Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of an individual difference in development?

Some children walk at ten months while others walk at eighteen months Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of hormones in the growth and development process?

Supporting the growth and development process Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of lead exposure on children's growth and development?

It obstructs with the normal development of brain and other organs Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of indoor pollution on human growth and development?

It can result in ill health, negatively impacting growth and development Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of racial factors in human growth and development?

They influence height, weight, color, features, and body constitution Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of a deficiency in zinc, Iodine, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamins on human growth and development?

It can affect the normal growth and development of the body Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary route of hormone secretion in the body?

Directly into the bloodstream Signup and view all the answers