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What does growth primarily indicate in human development?
Which principle of development states that all children develop at their own pace?
Which sequence describes development that starts from the head and moves to the toes?
Which of the following factors can adversely affect prenatal development?
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What is meant by maturation in the context of human development?
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What does the term 'proximal development' refer to?
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Which of the following is a direct result of poor nutrition during childhood?
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How do heredity and environment interact in the context of human development?
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What is the relationship between intelligence and development?
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How does an emotional climate of the home affect a child's development?
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Which factor is least likely to affect child development?
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What does the level of stimulation in a child's environment influence?
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Which statement about sex and development is accurate?
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What key realization did Darwin's formulation of evolution emphasize concerning individual variation?
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Which of the following best describes biological processes in development?
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What encompasses cognitive processes in a child's development?
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What factors might influence a mother's concern regarding her son's aggressiveness?
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How can the same psychosocial behavioral outcome, such as depression, manifest according to gene-environment interactions?
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Which statement correctly describes the impact of socio-economic status on development?
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What is implied about the relationship between genes and environment in the context of behavioral characteristics?
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What aspect of psychosocial qualities is of particular interest to social workers according to the information provided?
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What do stage theories propose about human life?
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In attachment theories, how do early attachments influence individuals?
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Which aspect is a primary focus of psychodynamic theories?
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The humanistic model emphasizes a person's drive from which point in life?
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What does the life course approach reject?
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How do genes influence the individual according to the gene-environment concept?
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Regarding the X and Y chromosomes, which statement is true?
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What is one implication of the sociological thinking about the life course of the mother and baby?
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Which of the following best describes a discrete category?
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What characterizes a continuous variable?
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What does 'constitutional' refer to in a biological context?
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How is the term 'pathways' utilized in discussing personal qualities?
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Which statement accurately reflects the concept of correlations discussed?
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Which of the following describes a condition that is constitutional but not necessarily genetic?
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How has research indicated prenatal testosterone can affect individuals later in life?
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What distinguishes biological variation from genetic variation?
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Study Notes
Human Growth and Development
- Social workers engage with clients across all life stages, understanding development from conception to death.
- Growth refers to measurable physical changes (height, weight), while development encompasses both qualitative and quantitative changes in abilities and skills.
Principles of Development
- Development follows a structured sequence; readiness in muscle development allows for milestones like sitting up.
- Each child experiences distinct developmental stages with unique characteristics.
- Individual variances exist in the pace of growth; some children walk early, while others do so later.
- Body parts develop at different rates:
- Cephalocaudal: Progression from head to toe (e.g., head development precedes torso).
- Proximodistal: Progression from center to outer extremities (e.g., spine development before arm skills).
- Development is influenced by the interplay of maturation (genetic factors) and learning (experience and practice).
Factors Affecting Development
- Heredity: Genetic traits, such as skin and eye color, intellect, and physical build, are inherited before birth.
- Prenatal Environment: Maternal health and behavior (nutrition, stress, substance use) impact fetal growth.
- Nutrition: Adequate nutrition is crucial; malnutrition can hinder growth and development.
- Intelligence: Greater intelligence correlation with faster development versus lower intelligence linked to delays.
- Emotional Climate: A nurturing home environment fosters healthy development; negative factors include discord and abuse.
- Health: Chronic illness or disabilities adversely affect a child's growth trajectory.
- Level of Stimulation: Environments rich in exploration and interaction promote accelerated development.
- Socio-Economic Status: Determines access to nutrition, learning opportunities, and overall developmental resources.
- Sex Differences: While development sequences are universal, some skills may develop earlier in girls or boys (e.g., language).
Patterns of Development
- Development includes biological changes (physical growth), cognitive changes (thinking and intelligence), and social changes (relationships and emotions).
- Biological Processes: Growth of organs, motor skills, and hormonal changes at puberty.
- Cognitive Processes: Developments in perception, attention, and problem-solving skills.
- Social Processes: Forming attachments, learning to share, and social interactions.
Theories of Development
- Stage Theories: Life is a series of stages from conception to old age.
- Attachment Theories: Early attachments significantly shape later behavior; innate drive for attachment exists.
- Psychodynamic Theories: Development involves unconscious conflicts and motivations.
- Humanistic Model: Focuses on the intrinsic drive for achievement throughout life stages.
- Learning Theories: Behavior is shaped by past rewards and punishments; includes cognitive and social learning aspects.
- Experience of 'Spoiled Identities': Navigating identity formation amid societal stigma.
- Theories of Aging: Various theories explore social disengagement, activity levels, and political economy influences.
- Sociological Factors: Social contexts affect the life courses of both mothers and children.
- Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Model: Emphasizes impact of various environments on development.
Gene-Environment Concept
- Genes: Contain biological instructions that determine traits and capacities (e.g., eye color, gender).
- Discrete Categories: Distinct classifications (e.g., pregnancy status).
- Continuous Variables: Traits that vary in small increments (e.g., height).
- Constitutional Traits: Traits related to an individual’s biological condition, influenced by environment as well.
- Pathways: Routes through which genetic characteristics manifest.
- Correlations: Variability of factors may influence outcomes independently of one another.
Genes, Environment, and Behavior Correlations
- Distinction between biological variation and genetic variation; some biological conditions may result from environmental factors rather than genetics.
- Genetic conflicts arise from evolutionary changes that are not always beneficial for species survival.
- Different environmental and genetic factors can lead to similar behavioral outcomes (e.g., depression through varied pathways of upbringing and current stressors).
- Recognizes the complexity of interactions between genetics and environment in behavioral development.
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This quiz explores the principles of human growth and development throughout the lifespan, highlighting key concepts from conception to death. It emphasizes the complementary nature of growth and development, detailing how they follow an orderly sequence and what factors contribute to changes across different stages of life.
