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Cephalocaudal development refers to:
Development from head to toe
Proximodistal development refers to
Development from the core to the extremities
How is bone age assessed
By X-ray of the carpals of the wrist
Focus of Piagets developmental theory is what
Cognitive development
What are the 4 stages of Piagets theory of development
Sensorimotor (Birth to 18/24 months)
Preoperational (2-7)
Concrete operational (7-11)
Formal operational (Adolescence to adulthood)
Characteristics of Piagets pre-operational phase
2-7 years old
Non logical thought
Egocentric
Role play is effective teaching strategy
Characteristics of Piagets concrete operations phase
7-11 years
Considers other point of view
Logic is based on facts
Hands on learning is effective teaching method
Characteristics of Piagets formal operation phase
Abstract thought
Ability to assign meaning
What is the focus of Ericksons developmental theory
Psychosocial development
What are the childhood phases of Ericksons psychosocial developmental theory
- Trust
- Autonomy
- Initiative
- Achievement/Industry
- Identity
Focus for first phase (0-1year) in Ericksons psychosocial theory
Trust
Caregiver promotes trust by meeting needs of infant
Focus for the second phase (1-3 years) in Ericksons psychosocial development theory
Autonomy
Promoting feeding, toileting and dressing
What is the focus for the third phase (3-5) of Ericksons psychosocial developmental theory
Initiative
Promoting helping, sharing, taking turns. Children begin to develop a conscience
Focus of the fourth phase (7-11) of Ericksons psychosocial developmental stage
Achievement/industry
Promote coooperation, competition and social relationships.
Focus of the fifth stage (12-19) of Ericksons psychosocial development
Identity
Who they are, what they believe, what they want to be