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Questions and Answers
What does growth primarily refer to?
What does growth primarily refer to?
- Learning new skills or talents
- Emotional development during childhood
- Changes in mental abilities over time
- An increase in size or number of cells (correct)
Which of the following is an example of development?
Which of the following is an example of development?
- A child learning to ride a bike (correct)
- A baby gaining weight
- A seed sprouting into a plant
- An adult becoming taller
How can growth and development be differentiated?
How can growth and development be differentiated?
- Growth is about learning, while development is only about physical changes
- Growth is measured by emotional maturity, development by size
- Both growth and development focus on achieving new skills
- Growth refers to physical size, development refers to abilities (correct)
Which scenario best illustrates both growth and development?
Which scenario best illustrates both growth and development?
What happens during the process of development?
What happens during the process of development?
Flashcards
What is growth?
What is growth?
Growth is getting bigger in size, created by making more cells.
What is development?
What is development?
Development is changes in body or abilities, including physical, mental, and emotional changes.
Growth vs Development
Growth vs Development
Growth is about size, while development is about abilities (learning new skills).
Growth example
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Study Notes
Growth
- Growth is the increase in size of an organism.
- Growth occurs when the body produces more cells.
- Examples include a baby becoming an adult, or a seed becoming a tree.
Development
- Development refers to changes in the body or abilities over time.
- Development involves physical, mental, and emotional changes.
- Examples include learning to walk, talk, or read; or a caterpillar transforming into a butterfly.
Differences Between Growth and Development
- Growth is about increasing size (height, weight).
- Development is about acquiring abilities (learning skills, emotional maturity).
- Both growth and development are crucial for all living things (plants, animals, people).
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Description
Explore the fundamental concepts of growth and development in living organisms. This quiz highlights the differences between the two processes, showcasing examples from various life forms. Understand how growth relates to size increase while development involves acquiring new abilities.
