Principles of Growth and Development
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Which factor influences growth and development by considering parental phenotype, familiar patterns, race, and nationality?

  • Genetic factors (correct)
  • Prenatal factors
  • Postnatal factors
  • Environmental factors
  • What stage of prenatal growth is characterized by the period from 2 to 8 weeks after fertilization?

  • Zygote
  • Fertilized ovum
  • Foetus
  • Embryo (correct)
  • What type of factors influence growth and development based on growth potentials, nutrition, childhood illness, and other environmental factors after birth?

  • Environmental factors
  • Prenatal factors
  • Genetic factors
  • Postnatal factors (correct)
  • Which principle states that growth and development are predictable processes?

    <p>Predictability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what stage of growth does the transition from being a child to an adult occur in terms of body size, functioning, and behavior?

    <p>Childhood to adulthood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average duration of the prenatal period in terms of calendar months or weeks?

    <p>9 calendar months or 40 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age does a child typically start standing without support?

    <p>9 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of emotional development?

    <p>Handling feelings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which milestone is typically achieved by a child at 24 months of age?

    <p>Walking upstairs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Freud, child development involves a series of stages related to ___________ .

    <p>Psychosexual development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What skill does a child typically develop when they are 2 years old?

    <p>Copying horizontal lines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main emphasis in Erikson's second stage of development (Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt)?

    <p>Independence and exploration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which virtue is associated with Erikson's Early Childhood stage (Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt)?

    <p>Willpower and Self-Control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age does a child typically begin to enjoy looking in the mirror?

    <p>6 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which social behavior milestone is usually seen in a child at 7-8 months?

    <p>Waving bye-bye</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key aspect in the Preschool stage (Initiative vs. Guilt) according to Erikson?

    <p>Having a sense of purpose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event is significant in the Preschool stage according to Erikson's theory?

    <p>Toilet training</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What language milestone is typically reached by a child at 18 months of age?

    <p>20 words vocabulary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the neonate period, a baby mainly establishes which of the following?

    <p>Independent respiration and circulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stage is characterized by rapid growth in most bodily systems and dimensions, as well as the rapid development of the neuromuscular system?

    <p>Infancy stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which age range is typically associated with early adulthood?

    <p>19-40 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are developmental milestones used to indicate in infants and children?

    <p>Physical or behavioural signs of development or maturation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stage is related to the age range of 12-18 years?

    <p>Adolescence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the Young Adulthood stage according to the text?

    <p>Forming intimate relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the Middle Adulthood stage, if adults do not create things they can nurture that will outlast them, they are likely to feel:

    <p>Stagnant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main developmental challenge in Adolescence according to the text?

    <p>Developing a sense of self</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an important event mentioned in the Middle Adulthood stage?

    <p>Social Relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If adults in the Maturity stage do not feel fulfilled when reflecting on life, they are likely to experience:

    <p>Despair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the core virtue associated with the School Age stage?

    <p>Competence and Method</p> Signup and view all the answers

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