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

What stage of prenatal growth is characterized by the period from 2 to 8 weeks after fertilization?

Embryo

What type of factors influence growth and development based on growth potentials, nutrition, childhood illness, and other environmental factors after birth?

Postnatal factors

Which principle states that growth and development are predictable processes?

Predictability

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

Childhood to adulthood

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

9 calendar months or 40 weeks

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

9 months

What is the main focus of emotional development?

Handling feelings

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

Walking upstairs

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

Psychosexual development

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

Copying horizontal lines

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

Independence and exploration

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

Willpower and Self-Control

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

6 months

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

Waving bye-bye

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

Having a sense of purpose

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

Toilet training

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

20 words vocabulary

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

Independent respiration and circulation

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

Infancy stage

Which age range is typically associated with early adulthood?

19-40 years

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

Physical or behavioural signs of development or maturation

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

Adolescence

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

Forming intimate relationships

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

Stagnant

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

Developing a sense of self

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

Social Relationships

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

Despair

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

Competence and Method

Explore the principles of growth and development including the influence of environmental and genetic factors, predictability, progression from simple to complex, and continuity from conception to old age.

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