12 Questions
Which term refers to the process of physical maturation resulting in an increase in the size of the body and various organs?
Growth
What type of change is growth primarily considered to be?
Quantitative change
Which aspect of development includes psychological, emotional, and social changes?
Psychosocial changes
What enables functioning at a higher level and involves final differentiation or refinement in the functioning of cells, tissue, and organs?
Competence
Which factor influences growth and development by being concerned with changes in behavior resulting from environmental situations?
Environmental experiences
What type of change is development mainly characterized by?
Qualitative aspects
What is the general pattern described in the text for children's development?
From head to tail
In the Proximodistal direction of development, what is the correct sequence mentioned in the text?
From core of the body toward extremities
What is the significance of children first being able to hold big things with both arms according to the text?
It indicates physical growth
Which region experiences improvement first in the Cephalocaudal direction of development?
Head region
What does the text suggest about the rate of development in children?
It varies from child to child
How does holding small objects like peas indicate progression in children's development?
It represents physical coordination
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