A1- principles And Patterns Of Growth And Development

Question 1

Behaviourist

Answer 1

Theorists that think development is shaped by the environment

Question 2

Nativist

Answer 2

Theorists who think that children’s skills and personalities are predetermined

Question 3

Predisposition

Answer 3

In increase of likelihood of a specific thing

Question 4

Adolescents

Answer 4

A period of time which children’s bodies develop into adult bodies

Question 5

Growth

Answer 5

The increase in physical size beginning with muscle control

Question 6

Development

Answer 6

The acquisition of skill, knowledge, physical, or mental ability (in a set order)

Question 7

Neural growth

Answer 7

When neural (brain cells) Increase in size and complexity

Question 8

Spurt

Answer 8

A short period if intense growth

Question 9

Variables

Answer 9

Factors that may be involved in development

Question 10

What are the key principles that relate to the way children grow?

Answer 10

1) The rate of growth is variable
2) different parts of the body grows at different rates

Question 11

What are the three principles of physical development?

Answer 11

1) Development follows a definite, orderly sequence
2) Development begins with the control of head movements and continues down the body
3) Development begins with uncontrolled large (gross motor) movements before

Question 12

What things can growth affect

Answer 12

Development
Speech and language
Social and educational development
Bowl and bladder control
Adult responses