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What is the main difference between growth and development?
What is the main difference between growth and development?
- Growth is measured through observation, while development is measured in kilograms and meters
- Growth is a quantitative change, while development is a qualitative change (correct)
- Growth is a qualitative change, while development is a quantitative change
- Growth refers to skill and capacity, while development refers to physical size
How is maturation defined in the context of child development?
How is maturation defined in the context of child development?
- Maturation is a decrease in competence and adaptability, describing a quantitative change in a structure
- Maturation is an increase in competence and adaptability, describing a qualitative change in a structure (correct)
- Maturation is the same as growth, referring to an increase in physical size
- Maturation is the same as development, referring to an increase in skill and capacity
How are growth and development measured?
How are growth and development measured?
- Both growth and development can be measured accurately in kilograms, pounds, meters, inches, etc.
- Growth can be measured accurately in kilograms, pounds, meters, inches, etc., while development is measured through observation (correct)
- Both growth and development are measured through observation
- Growth is measured through observation, while development can be measured accurately in kilograms, pounds, meters, inches, etc.
What are the principles of growth and development?
What are the principles of growth and development?
Why are measurements of development not as accurate as those of growth?
Why are measurements of development not as accurate as those of growth?