16 Questions
What is the age range for early childhood?
0-6 years old
What are considered as significant milestones during early childhood?
First words, learning to crawl, and learning to walk
According to the World Health Organization, what age range is defined as adolescence?
10-19 years old
When does middle childhood/preadolescence typically occur?
6-12 years old
What are some markers of adolescence mentioned in the text?
Menarche and spermarche
How is child development characterized according to the text?
It is a continuous process with a unique course for every child
What does pediatrics refer to?
The branch of medicine relating to the care of children
Which term refers to development from birth to death?
Developmental psychology
In child development, what is the interaction between genetically controlled processes and environmental factors known as?
Maturation
What is considered vital to society in terms of child development?
Optimal development of children
Which theory specifies four types of nested environmental systems with bi-directional influences?
Ecological systems theory
What role do parents play in a child's development?
Large role
What might be beneficial for childhood development such as learning capabilities and social skills?
Child-care programs
What do some theories seek to describe in child development?
Sequence of states that compose child development
"The Ecology of Human Development" has had widespread influence on the way psychologists and others approach the study of what?
"Human beings and their environments"
What are the defined age-related development periods with intervals for a child's development?
Newborn (ages 0 – 2 months); infant (ages 3 – 11 months); toddler (ages 1 – 2 years); preschooler (ages 3 – 4 years); school-aged child (ages 5 – 12 years); teens (ages 13 – 17 years)
Test your knowledge of the stages of child development, from early childhood to preadolescence. Explore the biological, psychological, and emotional changes that occur during these critical periods in a child's life.
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