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What is the first breast milk that is produced during pregnancy and just after birth called?
What is the first breast milk that is produced during pregnancy and just after birth called?
- Colostrum (correct)
- Colastraum
- Corpus collasum
- Corpus callosum
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of breastfeeding?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of breastfeeding?
- Helps to space pregnancies further apart
- Increases the likelihood of pregnancy (correct)
- Stimulates contractions in the uterus to help it regain its normal size
- Enhances cognitive development in children
According to Vygotsky's Sociocultural theory of cognitive development, which of the following is NOT true?
According to Vygotsky's Sociocultural theory of cognitive development, which of the following is NOT true?
- Development stemmed directly from the child and acknowledged intrinsic development
- Children can learn through self-discovery (correct)
- Learning is influenced by social and cultural factors
- With the right kind of teaching, children can accomplish learning
Which error is evident in the conversation between the mother and Bella?
Which error is evident in the conversation between the mother and Bella?
What does the ability to recognize that moving or rearranging matter does not change the quantity refer to?
What does the ability to recognize that moving or rearranging matter does not change the quantity refer to?
Which sense is most developed at birth?
Which sense is most developed at birth?
What is a characteristic of newborns?
What is a characteristic of newborns?
What is a benefit of breastfeeding for mothers?
What is a benefit of breastfeeding for mothers?
What is the term for the brain's ability to reorganize and extend itself in response to environmental change or injury?
What is the term for the brain's ability to reorganize and extend itself in response to environmental change or injury?
What lobe is responsible for appreciating your environment?
What lobe is responsible for appreciating your environment?
What is the stage of development where difficulties or challenges should be faced and resolved in a positive way?
What is the stage of development where difficulties or challenges should be faced and resolved in a positive way?
At what age can infants retain information for longer periods of time and need less reminding to retrieve information in memory?
At what age can infants retain information for longer periods of time and need less reminding to retrieve information in memory?
What is the percentage of adult brain weight at birth?
What is the percentage of adult brain weight at birth?
Which philosopher believed in the preformationist view?
Which philosopher believed in the preformationist view?
What is the term for the process by which neurons die to make way for new neural connections?
What is the term for the process by which neurons die to make way for new neural connections?
What is NOT a characteristic of SIDS?
What is NOT a characteristic of SIDS?
What is the term that refers to the age of an individual based on their physical development?
What is the term that refers to the age of an individual based on their physical development?
Which theory suggests that heredity plays the most important role in shaping an individual's features?
Which theory suggests that heredity plays the most important role in shaping an individual's features?
Which stage of development is the most vulnerable to damage from harmful substances?
Which stage of development is the most vulnerable to damage from harmful substances?
Who believes that whatever comes into the child's mind comes from the environment?
Who believes that whatever comes into the child's mind comes from the environment?
What is the term for substances that can cause harm to a developing fetus?
What is the term for substances that can cause harm to a developing fetus?
Which of the following is an example of a teratogen?
Which of the following is an example of a teratogen?
What is the term for the age of an individual based on their birth certificate?
What is the term for the age of an individual based on their birth certificate?
Which stage of development is characterized by the formation of major structures of the body?
Which stage of development is characterized by the formation of major structures of the body?
What is the characteristic of the Babinski reflex in infants?
What is the characteristic of the Babinski reflex in infants?
What is the typical behavior of a 3-year-old child when asked to help with a task?
What is the typical behavior of a 3-year-old child when asked to help with a task?
Which of the following is an example of a gross motor skill in a 3-year-old child?
Which of the following is an example of a gross motor skill in a 3-year-old child?
What is the characteristic of a child in the Preoperational stage?
What is the characteristic of a child in the Preoperational stage?
What is the typical behavior of an infant when the sole of the foot is stroked from heel to toe?
What is the typical behavior of an infant when the sole of the foot is stroked from heel to toe?
What is the characteristic of a child who has better coordination, getting the arms, legs, and body to work together?
What is the characteristic of a child who has better coordination, getting the arms, legs, and body to work together?
What is the typical behavior of a 3-year-old child when walking upstairs?
What is the typical behavior of a 3-year-old child when walking upstairs?
What is the characteristic of the Intuitive thought substage?
What is the characteristic of the Intuitive thought substage?
What is the main idea of Piaget's theory of cognitive development?
What is the main idea of Piaget's theory of cognitive development?
What does Piaget's theory emphasize about children's learning?
What does Piaget's theory emphasize about children's learning?
According to Piaget, what is the primary way that children learn?
According to Piaget, what is the primary way that children learn?
What is the characteristic of Piaget's 'Formal Operational' stage?
What is the characteristic of Piaget's 'Formal Operational' stage?
What is an example of categorical self?
What is an example of categorical self?
What is NOT one of the three kinds of stability that children need?
What is NOT one of the three kinds of stability that children need?
What is NOT a characteristic of Piaget's theory of cognitive development?
What is NOT a characteristic of Piaget's theory of cognitive development?
What stage of cognitive development is characterized by systematic thinking and abstract reasoning?
What stage of cognitive development is characterized by systematic thinking and abstract reasoning?
Study Notes
Developmental Stages
- Chronological age refers to the age of an individual measured from birth
- Biological age refers to the physical changes and development of an individual
- Social age refers to the age an individual appears to be based on their social behavior and interactions
- Psychological age refers to the mental and emotional development of an individual
Nature vs. Nurture
- The nature argument states that heredity plays a significant role in shaping an individual's features and traits
- The nurture argument states that environment and experiences play a crucial role in shaping an individual's development
Teratogens
- Teratogens are substances that can cause harm to the fetus during pregnancy
- Examples of teratogens include cigarette smoke, HIV, and diabetes
- Coffee is not a teratogen
Sensory Development
- The Preformationist View suggests that children are born with all their sensory abilities
- Jean-Jacques Rousseau believed that children are born with a blank slate and that their senses develop through experience
Brain Development
- The brain's neurons have the ability to reorganize and adapt to environmental changes
- Neuroplasticity refers to the brain's ability to change and adapt throughout an individual's life
- At birth, the brain is about 25% of its adult weight
Infancy
- The Embryonic period is the stage of development from conception to 8 weeks
- The Germinal period is the stage of development from conception to 2 weeks
- The Fetal period is the stage of development from 2 weeks to birth
- The Babinski reflex is a reflexive response in infants where the toes fan out and curl when the sole of the foot is stroked
Cognitive Development
- Jean Piaget believed that children progress through stages of cognitive development, including the Sensorimotor, Preoperational, Concrete Operational, and Formal Operational stages
- Lev Vygotsky's Sociocultural theory of cognitive development suggests that social interactions and learning from others play a crucial role in cognitive development
Language Development
- Children use symbols to represent words, images, and ideas during the Preoperational stage
- Egocentrism is the tendency for children to have difficulty taking other people's perspectives
Moral Development
- Psychosocial crises refer to the challenges and conflicts that individuals face during different stages of development
- Initiative vs. Guilt is a stage of psychosocial development where children may feel guilty or anxious about their actions
Motor Skills
- Gross motor skills refer to the development of large muscle groups, such as walking and running
- Fine motor skills refer to the development of small muscle groups, such as grasping and manipulating objects
Parenting and Child Development
- Breastfeeding can stimulate contractions in the uterus to help it regain its normal size
- Newborns can communicate through crying and other vocalizations
- Introducing new foods one at a time can help prevent allergic reactions
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This quiz assesses understanding of human development, including the stages of growth and the impact of environment on development.
