1.) Growth and Development Flashcards
An example would be using the whole hand as a unit before mastery of the fingers.
a. ) Cephalocaudal
b. ) Proximodistal
Proximodistal

An example would be achieving structural control of the head before the trunk.
a. ) Cephalocaudal
b. ) Proximodistal
Cephalocaudal

Trends are bilateral and symmetric.
a. ) Cephalocaudal
b. ) Proximodistal
Proximodistal

Fine motor.
a. ) Cephalocaudal
b. ) Proximodistal
Proximodistal

_______ is defined as the manner of thinking, behaving or reacting characteristic of an individual.
Refers to the ways in which a person deals with life and focuses on behavioral tendencies, not acts.
Temperament is defined as the manner of thinking, behaving or reacting characteristic of an individual.
Refers to the ways in which a person deals with life and focuses on behavioral tendencies, not acts.

“Head to toe” development that occurs along the long axis of the body.
a. ) Cephalocaudal
b. ) Proximodistal
Cephalocaudal

Developmental milestones / tasks are sets of competencies particular to each stage that children must ______.
Developmental milestones / tasks are sets of competencies particular to each stage that children must accomplish.

Must work at in order to accomplish!!
General to specific (head and shoulder control before use of hands).
a. ) Cephalocaudal
b. ) Proximodistal
Proximodistal

Gross motor.
a. ) Cephalocaudal
b. ) Proximodistal
Cephalocaudal

“Inner to outer” development that occurs from the center of the body to the extremities.
a. ) Cephalocaudal
b. ) Proximodistal
Proximodistal
