Terminology: Growth and Development Measurements
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Which of the following is NOT a measurement used to assess growth?

  • Head circumference
  • Weight
  • Height
  • Cognitive abilities (correct)

Which of the following statements about growth and development is INCORRECT?

  • Growth is an anatomic phenomenon, while development is a physiologic phenomenon.
  • Development specifies the maturation of functions, while growth is related to the increase in already formed body parts.
  • Growth is quantitative in nature, while development is qualitative in nature.
  • Growth involves the maturation of functions, while development is related to the maturation and myelination of the nervous system. (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a component of cognitive development?

  • Motor skills (correct)
  • Language development
  • Memory
  • Learning

Which of the following statements about motor development is CORRECT?

<p>It is a sequential, continuous age-related process whereby movement behavior changes. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of social and personality development?

<p>Cognitive abilities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the correlation between growth and development is CORRECT?

<p>Growth and development are related processes that influence each other. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a correct statement about the eruption of teeth?

<p>It is a measure of growth. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of motor development?

<p>Language acquisition (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between growth and development?

<p>Growth is a quantitative increase in body mass, while development involves the acquisition of skills and abilities over time. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of motor development?

<p>The development of problem-solving skills (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of cognitive development?

<p>The growth and change in intellectual capabilities, including learning, memory, and problem-solving (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about social and personality development is INCORRECT?

<p>It is a static process that remains unchanged throughout an individual's life. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following measurements is NOT typically used to assess growth?

<p>Vocabulary acquisition (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between growth and the maturation of the nervous system?

<p>The maturation of the nervous system is related to development, not growth. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately describes the nature of motor development?

<p>Motor development involves age-related changes in movement behavior and motor abilities. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between growth and development?

<p>Growth and development are interrelated processes that influence each other. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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