10 Questions
What is the term used when development does not follow the normal course?
Atypical Development
What is the primary influence on physical development?
Nutrition and Illness
Which domain of development involves the construction of thought processes?
Cognitive
What is the characteristic of development according to the principle of rate of development?
Development differs in rate among children
What is the primary focus of language development?
Acquiring language in a consistent order without explicit teaching
What is the major difference between typical and atypical development?
Typical development follows a normal course, while atypical development does not.
What is the primary focus of social and emotional development?
The management of emotions and relationships with others.
Which of the following is an example of physical development?
The development of fine and gross motor skills.
What is the fundamental principle of child development that states that development occurs in a specific order?
Development occurs in a relatively orderly process.
What is the primary influence on cognitive development?
Language and environment.
Study Notes
Child Development
- Observing and monitoring a child's development is crucial to ensure they meet their developmental milestones.
Child Development Theories
Psychosocial Development Theory of Erik Erikson
- Focuses on the conflicts or crises one experiences through social interaction.
Cognitive Developmental Theory of Jean Piaget
- Focuses on children's intellectual development.
- Sensorimotor Stage (0-2 years): knowledge is limited to use of senses.
- Preoperational Stage (2-6 years): learning through language, but no mental manipulation of information.
- Concrete Operational Stage (7-11 years): thinking logically, better understanding of mental concepts, but abstract concepts are still difficult.
- Formal Operational Stage (12 years+): ability to think abstract concepts.
Sociocultural Theory of Lev Vygotsky
- Children learn actively through hands-on experience.
- Importance of other people (parents, caregivers, peers) and culture in development.
- Zone of proximal development is included in the theory.
Social Learning Theory of Albert Bandura
- Learning takes place through observation and modeling.
Typical and Atypical Development
Typical Development
- Refers to the normal progression of acquiring knowledge, skills, and behavior (developmental milestones) at a certain time frame.
Atypical Development
- Refers to development that does not follow the normal course.
Principles of Child Development
- Rate of development differs among children.
- Development occurs in a relatively orderly process.
- Development takes place gradually.
Domains of Development
Physical Domain
- Refers to development of physical changes (size, strength, gross and fine motor skills, senses).
Social and Emotional Domain
- Refers to a child's experience, expression, and management of emotions, and ability to establish positive relationships with others.
Language Domain
- Refers to the process of acquiring language in a consistent order without explicit teaching.
Cognitive Domain
- Refers to the construction of thought process (remembering, problem-solving, decision-making).
Test your knowledge of child development theories, including Erikson's Psychosocial Development Theory and Piaget's Cognitive Developmental Theory. Learn about the different stages of development, from birth to adulthood. Evaluate your understanding of these important theories in child development.
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