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Human Development Stages
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Human Development Stages

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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Conversation Error</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the ability to recognize that moving or rearranging matter does not change the quantity refer to?

    <p>Conservation of Mass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sense is most developed at birth?

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

    What is a characteristic of newborns?

    <p>They can communicate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a benefit of breastfeeding for mothers?

    <p>It stimulates contractions in the uterus to help it regain its normal size</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the brain's ability to reorganize and extend itself in response to environmental change or injury?

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

    What lobe is responsible for appreciating your environment?

    <p>Parietal lobe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the stage of development where difficulties or challenges should be faced and resolved in a positive way?

    <p>Psychosocial crises</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age can infants retain information for longer periods of time and need less reminding to retrieve information in memory?

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

    What is the percentage of adult brain weight at birth?

    <p>Twenty-five percent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which philosopher believed in the preformationist view?

    <p>John Locke</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process by which neurons die to make way for new neural connections?

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

    What is NOT a characteristic of SIDS?

    <p>It is preventable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term that refers to the age of an individual based on their physical development?

    <p>Biological age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theory suggests that heredity plays the most important role in shaping an individual's features?

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

    Which stage of development is the most vulnerable to damage from harmful substances?

    <p>Embryonic period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who believes that whatever comes into the child's mind comes from the environment?

    <p>John Locke</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for substances that can cause harm to a developing fetus?

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

    Which of the following is an example of a teratogen?

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

    What is the term for the age of an individual based on their birth certificate?

    <p>Chronological age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stage of development is characterized by the formation of major structures of the body?

    <p>Embryonic period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of the Babinski reflex in infants?

    <p>The voice or loss of support to the head and neck will cause infants to spread out their arms and legs and then quickly contract the limbs inward</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical behavior of a 3-year-old child when asked to help with a task?

    <p>The child will try to help, but might not do it correctly, like the example of Bella</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a gross motor skill in a 3-year-old child?

    <p>Hopping on one foot without losing balance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of a child in the Preoperational stage?

    <p>The child uses symbols to represent words, images, and ideas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical behavior of an infant when the sole of the foot is stroked from heel to toe?

    <p>The infant's toes will fan out and curl</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of a child who has better coordination, getting the arms, legs, and body to work together?

    <p>The child has developed gross motor skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical behavior of a 3-year-old child when walking upstairs?

    <p>The child can walk upstairs with alternating feet without holding the rail</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of the Intuitive thought substage?

    <p>The child uses trial and error to solve problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main idea of Piaget's theory of cognitive development?

    <p>Children discover concepts on their own through experiences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Piaget's theory emphasize about children's learning?

    <p>Child-initiated discovery and exploration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Piaget, what is the primary way that children learn?

    <p>Through hands-on experiences and self-directed discovery.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of Piaget's 'Formal Operational' stage?

    <p>Systematic thinking and abstract reasoning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of categorical self?

    <p>I am friendly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT one of the three kinds of stability that children need?

    <p>Body stability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT a characteristic of Piaget's theory of cognitive development?

    <p>Development is solely dependent on innate abilities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What stage of cognitive development is characterized by systematic thinking and abstract reasoning?

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

    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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