5 Questions
Which trend in development states that development starts from head to feet?
Cephalo-caudal trend
What are the skills that develop naturally, without explicit instruction, known as?
Phylogenetic skills
Which factor of development refers to the transmission of traits from parents to offspring through genes?
Heredity factor
What principle of development emphasizes that development proceeds by stages?
Stages principle
During which stage of development do infants begin to recognize their surroundings and become aware of people?
Infancy
Study Notes
Development Principles
- Cephalocaudal trend states that development starts from the head to the feet.
Natural Development Skills
- Reflexes are the skills that develop naturally, without explicit instruction.
Factors of Development
- Heredity is the factor of development that refers to the transmission of traits from parents to offspring through genes.
Developmental Stages
- The stage principle of development emphasizes that development proceeds by stages.
Infancy Stage
- During the sensorimotor stage, infants begin to recognize their surroundings and become aware of people.
Test your knowledge of human development with this quiz covering factors such as heredity and environment, as well as the principles of development. Explore the transmission of traits, the impact of genes, and the influence of external forces on human growth and progression.
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