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What does the term 'growth' specifically refer to in pediatric studies?
At what age range does the 'toddler' stage occur?
Which of the following statements best describes a pattern of development?
What is meant by the term 'cephalocaudal' in development?
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In the context of growth, what does 'proximodistal' refer to?
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What is necessary for development to proceed after the neonatal stage?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of growth and development patterns?
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What does the term 'maturation' signify in pediatric terms?
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Study Notes
Definition of Terms
- Pediatrics: Derived from Greek, it refers to the study and care of children in both health and illness.
- Pediatrician: A medical doctor specialized in pediatrics.
- Growth: Indicates an increase in physical size; a quantitative change.
- Development: Refers to the increase in skills or abilities; a qualitative change.
- Maturation: The process of achieving full development and maturity.
- Eugenics: The scientific study aimed at improving hereditary qualities in future generations.
- Personality: Totality of an individual's inherited and acquired traits and their interaction with the environment.
- Behavior: Observable actions or responses of individuals to social stimuli.
Basic Division of Childhood
- Newborn: 0-28 days of life.
- Infant: 1 month to 12 months.
- Toddler: 1 to 3 years old.
- Preschool: 4 to 6 years old.
- School Age: 7 to 12 years old.
- Adolescent: 13 years old and above.
Patterns of Growth & Development
- Continuity: Growth and development are ongoing processes from conception to death.
- Orderly Sequence: Both growth and development follow an organized and recognizable sequence.
- Predictable Stages: Development progresses through specific stages at varying rates.
- Cephalocaudal Development: Growth progresses from head to toe.
- Proximal to Distal: Development moves from the center of the body outward.
- Gross to Refined Skills: Skills develop from large, gross motor movements to fine, refined movements.
- Optimum Timing: There are ideal times for initiating learning experiences.
- Loss of Neonatal Reflexes: Certain reflexes must disappear before further development can occur.
- Practice: Many skills and behaviors are acquired through repetition and practice.
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This quiz covers essential terminology and concepts in pediatrics, including definitions of growth, development, and maturation. It also categorizes various stages of childhood from newborn to adolescent. Test your understanding of pediatric principles and classifications!
