Child Development Types

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What is the direction of growth in proximodistal pattern?

From left to right

From top to bottom

From periphery to center

From center to periphery (correct)

What is the term used to describe the pattern of growth from center to periphery?

Centrifugal

Proximodistal (correct)

Mesodistal

Distalproximal

Which of the following statements about proximodistal pattern is true?

Growth occurs from center to periphery (correct)

Growth occurs from top to bottom

Growth occurs from left to right

Growth occurs from periphery to center

What is the opposite of proximodistal pattern?

Distalproximal Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of proximodistal growth?

Growth proceeds from the center or midline of the body Signup and view all the answers

What type of motor development includes head balance, sitting, standing, and walking?

Gross motor development Signup and view all the answers

What is another term for cognitive development?

Intellectual development Signup and view all the answers

How many types of development are mentioned in the text?

6 Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the development of morals and values?

Moral development Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the development of relationships with others?

Social development Signup and view all the answers

What type of development involves the use of hands and fingers?

Fine motor development Signup and view all the answers

What is a factor related to mothers during pregnancy that may affect the child?

Mother's age Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential outcome for premature children of teenage mothers?

Increased risk of neurological defects Signup and view all the answers

During which stage of life does the prenatal environment have an impact?

Pregnancy Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of mothers who are more likely to have children with neurological defects?

Younger age Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the environment before birth?

Prenatal environment Signup and view all the answers

What is Apgar scoring system used for?

To assess newborn's initial health Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of transitional assessment?

To evaluate the newborn's adaptation to the extrauterine environment Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the first stage of transitional assessment?

Reactivity periods Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the reactivity periods in transitional assessment?

It is a critical period for newborn adaptation Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of using the Apgar scoring system in transitional assessment?

To assess the newborn's initial physiological status Signup and view all the answers

What helps the child find the breast or bottle to start feeding?

The rooting reflex Signup and view all the answers

How long does the rooting reflex last?

4 months Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the rooting reflex?

To help the child find the breast or bottle Signup and view all the answers

What type of reflex is described in the text?

Rooting reflex Signup and view all the answers

When does the rooting reflex typically stop?

After 4 months Signup and view all the answers