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?

Conversation Error Signup and view all the answers

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

Conservation of Mass Signup and view all the answers

Which sense is most developed at birth?

Vision Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of newborns?

They can communicate Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of breastfeeding for mothers?

It stimulates contractions in the uterus to help it regain its normal size 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?

Neuroplasticity Signup and view all the answers

What lobe is responsible for appreciating your environment?

Parietal lobe 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?

Psychosocial crises 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?

Infants older than 6 months Signup and view all the answers

What is the percentage of adult brain weight at birth?

Twenty-five percent Signup and view all the answers

Which philosopher believed in the preformationist view?

John Locke Signup and view all the answers

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

Pruning Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a characteristic of SIDS?

It is preventable Signup and view all the answers

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

Biological age Signup and view all the answers

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

Nature Signup and view all the answers

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

Embryonic period Signup and view all the answers

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

John Locke Signup and view all the answers

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

Teratogens Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a teratogen?

Cigarette Signup and view all the answers

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

Chronological age Signup and view all the answers

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

Embryonic period Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the Babinski reflex in infants?

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 Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Hopping on one foot without losing balance Signup and view all the answers

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

The child uses symbols to represent words, images, and ideas 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?

The infant's toes will fan out and curl 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?

The child has developed gross motor skills Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the characteristic of the Intuitive thought substage?

The child uses trial and error to solve problems Signup and view all the answers

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

Children discover concepts on their own through experiences. Signup and view all the answers

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

Child-initiated discovery and exploration. Signup and view all the answers

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

Through hands-on experiences and self-directed discovery. Signup and view all the answers

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

Systematic thinking and abstract reasoning. Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of categorical self?

I am friendly. Signup and view all the answers

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

Body stability. Signup and view all the answers

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

Development is solely dependent on innate abilities. Signup and view all the answers

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

Formal Operational stage. 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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This quiz assesses understanding of human development, including the stages of growth and the impact of environment on development.