NURS 2510: Human Growth & Development Class 1

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What is the term for the stage of development, such as epiphyseal long bone closure or post-puberty?

Developmental milestone

Normal development

Expected development

Developmental level (correct)

What is the main difference between a developmental milestone and a developmental level?

A developmental milestone is used for assessment, while a developmental level is used for intervention

A developmental milestone is a specific skill, while a developmental level is a stage of development (correct)

A developmental milestone is used for intervention, while a developmental level is used for assessment

A developmental milestone is a stage of development, while a developmental level is a specific skill

What is the primary purpose of a screening test in developmental assessment?

To provide a definitive diagnosis of a developmental disorder

To assess specific signs or symptoms of a problem

To detect potential delays or abnormalities in development (correct)

To diagnose a specific developmental disorder

What is a limitation of the Denver Developmental Screening Test (DDST)?

It has many false positives Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the 'social clock' that influences our expectations of development?

Ageism Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for nurses to be mindful of cultural safety in care?

To provide care that is sensitive to the individual's cultural background Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between 'normal' and 'expected' development?

Normal and expected development are interchangeable terms Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of physical growth?

An increase in cell size and number Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of maturation?

To achieve optimal function Signup and view all the answers

What is the scope of human development in terms of age?

Infant to older adult Signup and view all the answers

What is an attribute of normal development?

Demonstrating expected developmental and physical maturation Signup and view all the answers

What is a result of differentiation in human development?

Universal human species cell specialization Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of nursing care in relation to human development?

To direct our nursing care Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of human development?

Organized, progressive, and predictable Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between maturation and adaptability?

Maturation increases adaptability Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the concept of human development?

Describing the sequence of physical, psychosocial, and cognitive developmental changes Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the brain's ability to change and adapt in response to experience?

Plasticity Signup and view all the answers

According to Giddens (2017), what are the six domains of human development?

Physical, motoric, social, cognitive, communication, and adaptive Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of the integration of three aspects of change in human development?

A sequence of physical, psychosocial, and cognitive developmental changes Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of considering the lifespan perspective in human development?

To acknowledge that change occurs in adulthood as well Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe a person who demonstrates expected physical and developmental maturation?

Normal Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of environment and culture in human development, according to the lifespan perspective?

They have a significant impact on human development across the lifespan Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary implication of the concept of plasticity in human development?

That human development can be shaped and influenced by experience Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of complex thinking, according to Vygotsky's socio-cultural theory?

Social interactions Signup and view all the answers

What are the four elementary cognitive abilities that a baby possesses, according to Vygotsky's theory?

Attention, Sensation, Perception, and Memory Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the process of learning from observing others, according to Bandura's Social Learning Theory?

Observational learning Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept that refers to an individual's belief in their ability to cause an intended event or perform a task, according to Bandura's theory?

Self-efficacy Signup and view all the answers

What are the three factors that influence human development, according to Bandura's Social Learning Theory?

Personal, environmental, and behavioral factors Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Vygotsky's socio-cultural theory?

Social interaction and culture Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept that describes the dynamic interaction between personal, environmental, and behavioral factors, according to Bandura's theory?

Reciprocal determinism Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary way in which children develop higher-level cognitive abilities, according to Vygotsky's theory?

Through interaction with more knowledgeable others Signup and view all the answers

What is the fundamental necessity that all theorists discussed in the text have in common?

A need to see things outside of our normative ways Signup and view all the answers

What potential consequence can arise from exclusively working within a Western context of knowing?

Limited understanding of diverse perspectives Signup and view all the answers

Who is the Knowledge Keeper that was consulted for the development of the Indigenous nursing education pathway?

Brenda Longclaws Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of the 9th edition book referenced in the text that deals with Aboriginal Peoples in Canada?

Aboriginal Peoples in Canada Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the discussion topics related to racism and discrimination in the text?

To raise awareness of the importance of cultural safety in nursing Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Ongomiizwin in the text?

To offer support to students with lived experience Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of considering multiple perspectives in nursing education?

To enhance cultural safety in care Signup and view all the answers

Who is the Director of Mahkwa omushki kiim: Pathway to Indigenous Nursing Education and Indigenous Engagement?

Rhonda Campbell Signup and view all the answers

Which theorist developed the needs hierarchy, which implies that various needs must be met in order, from the bottom of the pyramid to the top?

Abraham Maslow Signup and view all the answers

According to Piaget, what is the primary focus of his cognitive development theory?

How thinking develops Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the sensorimotor stage of development, according to Piaget?

The child understands the world through senses and motor actions Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of development, according to Piaget, is characterized by the ability to think hypothetically and manage a variety of 'what if' questions?

Formal operational Signup and view all the answers

What is the age range of the preoperational stage of development, according to Piaget?

18 months to 6 years Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the concrete operational stage of development, according to Piaget?

The child's logic is still tied to the known world Signup and view all the answers

How many families of Psychoanalytic Theories are mentioned in the text?

3 Signup and view all the answers

What is the category of theories that Piaget's Cognitive Development Theory falls under?

Cognitive Theories Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of epigenetic markers in the process of gene expression?

To signal chromatin to open for gene transcription Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a teratogen that can affect prenatal development?

Prescription medication Signup and view all the answers

According to Erikson's Psychosocial Theory, what is the primary outcome of successfully resolving the eight crises or dilemmas?

Formation of a strong sense of identity Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between the genotype and phenotype in the context of epigenetics?

Genotype is the genetic material, while phenotype is the observed characteristic Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?

Focusing on positive aspects of human development Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the regulation patterns that alter gene function without changing gene structure?

Epigenetics Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary risk period for teratogen exposure during prenatal development?

First eight weeks of gestation Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process by which chromatin is loosely spaced, allowing for gene expression to occur?

Chromatin relaxation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of examining the collective and shared history and experiences of colonization among Indigenous Peoples?

To understand the impact of colonization on individual cultures Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of building relationships with patients in a nursing context?

It is important for building trust and respect Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of comparing theories of human development?

To understand the strengths and weaknesses of each theory Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of recognizing the diversity among Indigenous communities?

It acknowledges the differences between First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of privilege, intention, and impact in relationships?

It is a framework for understanding power dynamics Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of enacting relationships with patients in a meaningful way?

It builds trust and respect Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of reciprocity in relationships?

It is a mutually respectful exchange Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of recognizing the collective experiences of Indigenous Peoples?