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What occurs during the Landau Reflex when the head is pushed into flexion?
What occurs during the Landau Reflex when the head is pushed into flexion?
- The legs drop into extension.
- The body twists to the side.
- The arms extend outward.
- The legs drop into flexion. (correct)
At what age does the Babinski reflex typically disappear?
At what age does the Babinski reflex typically disappear?
- After 6 months
- After 24 months (correct)
- After 36 months
- After 12 months
Which reflex is exhibited when the sole of the foot is stimulated with a blunt instrument, showing flexion of the great toe?
Which reflex is exhibited when the sole of the foot is stimulated with a blunt instrument, showing flexion of the great toe?
- Rooting Reflex
- Stepping Reflex
- Plantar Reflex (correct)
- Moro Reflex
What is the age range during which the rooting reflex commonly disappears?
What is the age range during which the rooting reflex commonly disappears?
When does the placing (stepping) reflex appear and subsequently disappear?
When does the placing (stepping) reflex appear and subsequently disappear?
What does growth in children primarily refer to?
What does growth in children primarily refer to?
How many stages are identified in Erik Erikson’s Psychosocial Theory?
How many stages are identified in Erik Erikson’s Psychosocial Theory?
Which of the following virtues is NOT associated with successful resolution of Erikson's psychosocial crises?
Which of the following virtues is NOT associated with successful resolution of Erikson's psychosocial crises?
In Piaget's Cognitive Development Theory, what stage comes after the sensorimotor stage?
In Piaget's Cognitive Development Theory, what stage comes after the sensorimotor stage?
What describes the process of assimilation in child cognitive development?
What describes the process of assimilation in child cognitive development?
Which of the following is the best description of accommodation in cognitive development?
Which of the following is the best description of accommodation in cognitive development?
According to Piaget, during which stage does abstract reasoning begin to develop?
According to Piaget, during which stage does abstract reasoning begin to develop?
What is the primary focus of Piaget's theory of cognitive development?
What is the primary focus of Piaget's theory of cognitive development?
What ability is demonstrated when a child searches for a toy hidden under a blanket?
What ability is demonstrated when a child searches for a toy hidden under a blanket?
At what age does goal-directed behavior typically start to develop in infants?
At what age does goal-directed behavior typically start to develop in infants?
What is a key characteristic of the Preoperational Stage of development?
What is a key characteristic of the Preoperational Stage of development?
What is the main focus of the Concrete Operational Stage?
What is the main focus of the Concrete Operational Stage?
Which stage of cognitive development is characterized by abstract thinking and hypothetical reasoning?
Which stage of cognitive development is characterized by abstract thinking and hypothetical reasoning?
What is one of the primary components of Freud's Psychosexual Theory?
What is one of the primary components of Freud's Psychosexual Theory?
Which level of awareness includes thoughts and experiences that are easily recalled when needed?
Which level of awareness includes thoughts and experiences that are easily recalled when needed?
What does the Pleasure Principle govern in Freud's theory?
What does the Pleasure Principle govern in Freud's theory?
What is a significant milestone demonstrating deferred imitation in toddlers?
What is a significant milestone demonstrating deferred imitation in toddlers?
Which stage is marked by the development of symbolic thought?
Which stage is marked by the development of symbolic thought?
What is true about defense mechanisms?
What is true about defense mechanisms?
Which developmental pattern describes growth from the head down to the toes?
Which developmental pattern describes growth from the head down to the toes?
What type of learning involves experimenting with actions to achieve desired outcomes?
What type of learning involves experimenting with actions to achieve desired outcomes?
What characterizes the unconscious level of awareness?
What characterizes the unconscious level of awareness?
What is the significance of anthropometrics in healthcare?
What is the significance of anthropometrics in healthcare?
At which stage do children begin to understand the concept of conservation?
At which stage do children begin to understand the concept of conservation?
At what age is a child's height expected to be approximately two times their birth length?
At what age is a child's height expected to be approximately two times their birth length?
What does Body Mass Index (BMI) measure?
What does Body Mass Index (BMI) measure?
During which development stage do children typically triple their birth weight?
During which development stage do children typically triple their birth weight?
What does the waist circumference measurement indicate?
What does the waist circumference measurement indicate?
Which type of development involves the growth of motor skills?
Which type of development involves the growth of motor skills?
What categories do developmental milestones belong to?
What categories do developmental milestones belong to?
Which of the following describes a characteristic of emotional and social development?
Which of the following describes a characteristic of emotional and social development?
What is a primary use of mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) measurement?
What is a primary use of mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) measurement?
Developmental milestones in cognitive development include skills such as:
Developmental milestones in cognitive development include skills such as:
Which measurement assesses body fat percentage by evaluating skinfold thickness?
Which measurement assesses body fat percentage by evaluating skinfold thickness?
What is indicated by a child reaching their 12-month milestone in gross motor skills?
What is indicated by a child reaching their 12-month milestone in gross motor skills?
What does object permanence signify in a child's development?
What does object permanence signify in a child's development?
At what age should a child typically exhibit the ability to grasp a rattle?
At what age should a child typically exhibit the ability to grasp a rattle?
Which behavior is typical for a child around 3 years of age?
Which behavior is typical for a child around 3 years of age?
Which of the following is a sign of receptive language development at 10 months?
Which of the following is a sign of receptive language development at 10 months?
What developmental milestone is significantly associated with 2 years of age?
What developmental milestone is significantly associated with 2 years of age?
How does a 5-year-old typically exhibit fine motor skill development?
How does a 5-year-old typically exhibit fine motor skill development?
What marks the onset of separation anxiety in children?
What marks the onset of separation anxiety in children?
Which reflex is characterized by symmetric extension and abduction of arms followed by flexion upon a head drop?
Which reflex is characterized by symmetric extension and abduction of arms followed by flexion upon a head drop?
At what age is handedness typically observed?
At what age is handedness typically observed?
What is an expected social and communicative behavior of a 4-year-old child?
What is an expected social and communicative behavior of a 4-year-old child?
What is a likely characteristic of a child who has reached the 15-month milestone?
What is a likely characteristic of a child who has reached the 15-month milestone?
During which developmental period is a language explosion typically observed?
During which developmental period is a language explosion typically observed?
What motor skill development is typically achieved by 18 months?
What motor skill development is typically achieved by 18 months?
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Growth vs. Development
Growth vs. Development
Growth refers to measurable physical changes like height and weight, while development encompasses the progression of skills, behaviors, and emotional maturity.
Erikson's Psychosocial Theory
Erikson's Psychosocial Theory
This theory identifies eight stages of psychosocial development throughout life, each marked by a specific challenge that needs to be resolved for healthy development.
Psychosocial Crisis
Psychosocial Crisis
Each stage in Erikson's theory is characterized by a specific psychosocial challenge or crisis that a person must resolve.
Virtues in Erikson's Theory
Virtues in Erikson's Theory
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Piaget's Cognitive Development Theory
Piaget's Cognitive Development Theory
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Assimilation in Piaget's Theory
Assimilation in Piaget's Theory
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Accommodation in Piaget's Theory
Accommodation in Piaget's Theory
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Stages of Cognitive Development
Stages of Cognitive Development
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Sensorimotor Stage
Sensorimotor Stage
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Object Permanence
Object Permanence
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Goal-Directed Behavior
Goal-Directed Behavior
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Deferred Imitation
Deferred Imitation
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Trial and Error Learning
Trial and Error Learning
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Preoperational Stage
Preoperational Stage
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Egocentrism
Egocentrism
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Concrete Operational Stage
Concrete Operational Stage
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Conservation
Conservation
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Formal Operational Stage
Formal Operational Stage
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Moral Development Theory
Moral Development Theory
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Lawrence Kohlberg
Lawrence Kohlberg
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Psychosexual Theory
Psychosexual Theory
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Unconscious Level of Awareness
Unconscious Level of Awareness
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Preconscious Level of Awareness
Preconscious Level of Awareness
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Developmental Milestone
Developmental Milestone
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Delay
Delay
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Gross Motor Skills
Gross Motor Skills
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Fine Motor Skills
Fine Motor Skills
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Receptive Language
Receptive Language
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Expressive Language
Expressive Language
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Stranger Anxiety
Stranger Anxiety
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Separation Anxiety
Separation Anxiety
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Parallel Play
Parallel Play
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Moro Reflex (Startle Reflex)
Moro Reflex (Startle Reflex)
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Palmar Grasp Reflex
Palmar Grasp Reflex
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Tonic Neck Reflex
Tonic Neck Reflex
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Parachute Reflex
Parachute Reflex
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Landau Reflex
Landau Reflex
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Study Notes
Growth and Development in Children
- Growth refers to measurable physical changes (height, weight).
- Development entails the progression of skills, behaviors, and emotional maturity.
- Both are crucial for a child's overall health, abilities, and well-being.
Theoretical Approaches
- Erik Erikson's Psychosocial Theory: Identifies eight stages of development from infancy to adulthood, each marked by a psychosocial crisis needing resolution for healthy development. This theory emphasizes the influence of social relationships, experiences, and cultural factors on personality and identity. Successful resolution leads to virtues like hope, will, and wisdom.
- Jean Piaget's Cognitive Development Theory: Focuses on children's thinking. Children progress through four stages: sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and formal operational. Each stage signifies a shift in cognitive abilities. Piaget emphasizes that children actively construct knowledge through interaction, a dynamic process of assimilation (incorporate new info) and accommodation (adjust schema for new info).
- Lawrence Kohlberg's Moral Development Theory: Explores how individuals develop a sense of right and wrong, and the reasoning behind moral decisions. This theory outlines six stages of moral reasoning, across three levels.
- Sigmund Freud's Psychosexual Theory: A framework describing how personality develops through a series of childhood stages centered on erogenous zones. Personality is comprised of the Id, ego, and superego, while anxiety and defense mechanisms are part of this theory.
Stages of Cognitive Development (Piaget)
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Sensorimotor (Birth to 2 years): Infants explore the world through senses and actions; understanding is limited to direct experiences. Key Milestones include:
- Object Permanence: Understanding that objects exist even when unseen.
- Goal-Directed Behavior: Performing actions with specific goals in mind.
- Deferred Imitation: Observing and imitating an action at a later time.
- Trial and Error Learning: Experimenting with various actions to achieve desired outcomes.
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Preoperational (2 to 7 years): Children use symbols to represent objects but lack logical reasoning; thinking is dominated by intuition and egocentrism.
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Concrete Operational (7 to 11 years): Children think logically about concrete events and grasp concepts like conservation, classification, and seriation; thinking becomes less egocentric.
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Formal Operational (11 years to adulthood): Individuals think abstractly, reason logically, consider hypothetical situations, and engage in systematic problem-solving.
Principles of Growth and Development
- Growth and development are continuous.
- Development follows a sequence.
- Growth and development proceed in specific directions:
- Cephalocaudal (head-to-toe).
- Proximodistal (center-outward).
- They progress from general to specific responses.
- Growth/Development rates vary between individuals
Anthropometrics
- The measurement of the human body (height, weight, body circumferences, skinfold thickness).
- Provides data on growth, nutritional status, health, and physical fitness. Includes:
- Height (stature),
- Weight,
- BMI (body mass index),
- Waist circumference,
- Hip circumference,
- Mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC),
- Skinfold thickness.
First Year of Life
- Growth: Newborns average 3 kg/6 lbs. Double birth weight by 4-5 months and triple it by 1 year.
Developmental Milestones (1st year)
- Gross Motor: Lifting head, rolling, sitting with support, crawling, cruising, and walking.
- Fine Motor: Grasping, transferring objects, pincer grasp, and building with blocks.
- Language: Cooing, babbling, understanding words, and speaking first words.
- Social-Emotional: Social smiles, stranger anxiety, separation anxiety, and object permanence.
Developmental Milestones (2-5 years)
- Milestones include: walking, running, jumping, drawing shapes, recognizing colors, counting, and simple writing. Dry by day, then night. Increase in vocabulary, sentence structure, and language comprehension.
Other Relevant Points
- Handedness usually establishes around age 3.
- Bed-wetting is common until age 4-5 in girls and 5-6 in boys.
- Tying shoes often develops by age 6.
- Language skills develop rapidly in early childhood.
Newborn Reflexes
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Moro (startle): Symmetric extension and abduction of the fingers and upper extremities, followed by flexion of the upper extremities and an audible cry; can signal potential neurological issues if abnormal.
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Palmar Grasp: Infant firmly grasps an object placed in hand.
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Tonic Neck (fencing): Head turns to one side and limbs extend in response.
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Parachute: Arms extend to break a perceived fall.
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Landau: Head and trunk extend in prone position. Flexion of parts follows pushing on head.
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Stepping: Infant appears to take steps when held upright.
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Plantar: Flexion of the big toe when the sole is stimulated, Babinski reflex fades by 24 months.
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Rooting: Turns head to direction of touch on cheek.
Reflex appearance and disappearance (table is too long/complex to format)
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A table depicting the average appearance and disappearance timelines for specific newborn reflexes.
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Developmental delays can be identified using milestones as a reference point.
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This quiz explores the essential concepts of growth and development in children, highlighting the measurable physical changes and the progression of skills and emotional maturity. It delves into key theoretical approaches by Erik Erikson and Jean Piaget, examining how these theories explain child development stages and processes.
