Growth and Development Milestones
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What is the most rapid growth period in human development?

  • School-age
  • Toddler
  • Adolescence
  • Infancy (correct)
  • Growth stops during the toddler stage.

    True

    What does morphological age refer to?

    Height and bone shape.

    Match the age groups with their corresponding significant persons.

    <p>Infant = Mother Toddler = Parents Preschool = Family School-age = Classmates/teachers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The nutritional requirement for an infant is ___________ kcal/day.

    <p>1200</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of play is characteristic of toddlers?

    <p>Parallel play.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age does weaning begin?

    <p>6 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Crawling is a significant milestone achieved by 10 months.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does separation anxiety typically occur during which stage?

    <p>Toddler stage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary form of play for infants?

    <p>Solitary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Growth & Development

    • Rapid Growth Stage: Infancy is characterized by the most rapid growth.
    • Growth Ceases: Growth typically stops during the toddler phase.
    • Growth Spurts: Adolescence experiences significant growth spurts.
    • Morphological Age: Defined by a child's height and bone shape.

    Principles of Growth & Development

    • Growth follows a cephalocaudal pattern (head to toe).
    • Development progresses from proximal to distal (center to outward).
    • Progression shifts from simple tasks to complex activities.
    • Each child's growth and development path is unique.

    Significant Relationships

    • Infancy: The mother plays a crucial role.
    • Toddler: Parents are significant influences.
    • Preschool: Family is the central support system.
    • School-age: Classmates and teachers become essential.

    Developmental Fears

    • Infant: Experiences stranger anxiety.
    • Toddler: Faces separation anxiety.
    • Preschool: Concerned about abandonment/castration.
    • School-age: Struggles with feelings of belonging.

    Play Patterns

    • Infant: Engages in solitary play.
    • Toddler: Participates in parallel play alongside others.
    • Preschool: Involves in associative play, interacting with peers.
    • School-age: Engages in competitive play.

    Infant Toy Recommendations

    • 0-2 months: Crib mobiles
    • 4 months: Rattles
    • 5-7 months: Teethers
    • 6-9 months: Musical boxes and squeeze toys
    • 9-12 months: Books with large pictures
    • 10 months: Peek-a-boo games

    Nutritional Requirements

    • Infant: Requires 1,200 kcal/day.
    • Toddler: Needs 1,400 kcal/day.
    • Preschool: Consumes 1,700 kcal/day.
    • School-age: Requires 2,100 kcal/day.

    Vision Development Milestones

    • Newborn: Sees patterns of light.
    • 1 month: Follows moving objects midline.
    • 3 months: Can track moving objects across 180 degrees.
    • 4 months: Recognizes mother and familiar objects.
    • 6 months: Perceives colors.
    • 9 months: Recognizes familiar facial features.

    Weaning Process

    • Weaning helps a child transition from breast milk; typically occurs between 10 months to one year.
    • 6 months: Transition from breast to bottle.
    • 12 months: Shift from bottle to cup.

    Significant Motor Milestones in Infancy

    • 1 month: Tracks moving objects to midline.
    • 2 months: Rolls from side to back.
    • 3 months: Begins drooling and tracking objects 180 degrees.
    • 4 months: Rolls back to side, recognizes mother, and produces consonant sounds.
    • 5 months: Able to roll over and repeat consonant sounds.
    • 6 months: Transfers toys between hands and recognizes father; smiles at reflection.
    • 7 months: Crawls.
    • 8 months: Sits independently and shows stranger anxiety.
    • 9 months: Crawls, creeps, holds a bottle, and develops a pincer grasp.
    • 10 months: Pulls self to a standing position.

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    This quiz explores the key milestones in human growth and development, focusing on rapid growth during infancy, the cessation of growth in toddlers, and growth spurts in adolescence. It covers important principles such as cephalo-caudal development and unique growth patterns for each child. Test your knowledge on developmental stages and their significance!

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