Growth and Development Flashcards
What is cephalocaudal development?
Attainment of skills from the head downward
What is proximodistal development?
Attainment of skills from the trunk outward
What is the sequence of motor skill development?
Gross motor skills before fine motor skills
______ accounts for development of motor milestones
Myelination of the spinal cord
When does myelination of the spinal cord occur?
Newborn - 24 months
Describe primitive reflexes (2)
- Reflexes that a child is born with
- Typically disappear within the first year of life
What are some examples of primitive reflexes? (5)
- Sucking
- Palmer / plantar grasp
- Babinski (positive toe flaring)
- Tonic neck (fencer)
- Moro (startle)
What age does the positive babinski reflex typically last until?
24 months
Describe protective reflexes (2)
- Develop after the disappearance of primitive reflexes
- Not present until after 12 months of age
Describe Erikson’s psychosocial theory of the infant
Trust vs. mistrust - reliance on caregivers for basic needs
Describe Freud’s psychosexual theory of the infant
Oral sensations for pleasure (sucking)
How do infants communicate?
Crying - different pitches based on needs
What type of communication / language technique is present at 2 months?
Cooing
What type of communication / language technique is present at 6 months?
Babbles
What type of communication / language technique is present at 9 months?
Copying sounds
What types of communication / language techniques are present at 12 months? (3)
- Saying a few words
- Using simple gestures
- Following simple directions
Infants have ______ vision at birth
20 / 400
At what age does color vision develop?
7 months
Infants have a preference towards what types of sounds?
High-pitched sounds
Infants have a preference towards what types of tastes?
Sweet tastes
Infants have a preference towards what types of touch?
Soft, gentle touch
What is temperament?
Method of responding to environment
It is important to tailor ______ around temperament to mitigate negative responses
Parenting strategies
Describe easy temperament (3)
- Quickly established routines
- Adapt well to change
- Happy / calm
Describe slow to warm up temperament (2)
- Initial negative reaction - adapts over time
- Moderately fussy
Describe difficult temperament (4)
- Do not adapt well to change
- Highly active
- Behavioral issues
- Fussy / irritable
Describe Erikson’s psychosocial theory of the toddler
Autonomy vs. shame / doubt - making independent choices
When does the preoperational stage begin?
2 years
Describe Freud’s psychosexual theory of the toddler
Learning when / where to defecate
According to Freud, what phenomenon is common during toilet training?
Stool holding
What gross motor skill is present in toddlers?
Learning to walk (unsteady gait)
What physical features contribute to the unsteady gait of toddlers? (2)
- Bowed legs
- Flat feet
What fine motor skills are present in toddlers? (3)
- Self feeding
- Stacking blocks
- Scribbling
What types of communication / language techniques are present in toddlers? (2)
- Echolalia
- Telegraphic speech
In toddlers, what type of language develops first?
Receptive language develops before expressive language (ability to understand before communicating)
What is echolalia?
Repetition of words and phrases without understanding meaning
What is telegraphic speech?
2 - 3 word sentences - only enough words to get the point across
What types of social / emotional traits are present in toddlers? (2)
- Egocentric
- Ritualistic
At what age do toddlers understand that actions can hurt others?
3 years
How should parents respond to temper tantrums?
Ensure safety of child, but ignore behavior
What are the risk factors associated with emotional and behavioral problems in toddlers? (3)
- Poverty
- Maternal depression
- Exposure to toxic substances
Describe Erikson’s psychosocial theory of the preschooler
Initiative vs. guilt - planning activities and becoming assertive
At what age does egocentrism lessen?
4 years
At what age does animism lessen?
5 years
Describe Freud’s psychosexual theory of the preschooler
Interest in genitals, identifying with parent of same sex
What gross motor skills are present in preschoolers? (3)
- Running
- Jumping
- Throwing / kicking a ball
What fine motor skills are present in preschoolers? (3)
- Established hand dominance
- Cutting with scissors
- Tying shoes
What type of communication / language technique is present in preschoolers?
Concrete language
At child well visits for preschoolers, screening for ______ begins
Language delays
What are the underlying causes of language delays in preschoolers? (4)
- Autism
- Neglect
- Cognitive impairment
- Low socioeconomic status
What types of social / emotional traits are present in preschoolers? (3)
- Sharing
- Coping with emotions
- Imaginary play / imaginary friends
At what age does interest in basic sexuality begin?
5 - 6 years
Describe Erikson’s psychosocial theory of the school-aged child
Industry vs. inferiority - confidence in ability to achieve goals
Describe Freud’s psychosexual theory of the school-aged child
Relationships with same sex peers
What gross motor skills are present in school-aged children? (2)
- Balance / coordination
- Sports / activities
What fine motor skills are present in school-aged children? (2)
- Dexterity
- Instruments / detailed activities
What types of communication / language techniques are present in school-aged children? (2)
- Using jokes / humor
- Talking about thoughts / feelings
What types of social / emotional traits are present in school-aged children? (2)
- Positive / negative self-esteem
- Desire to be accepted by peers - subject to peer pressure
At what age does a child typically develop a best friend?
7 years
Describe gender dysphoria in school-aged children (2)
- Identification with a gender different from biological sex
- May be short-term or long-term
At what is gender dysphoria typically first seen?
9 - 10 years
Describe Erikson’s psychosocial theory of the adolescent
Identity vs. role confusion - self-consciousness / concern with attractiveness
Describe Freud’s psychosexual theory of the adolescent
Sexual experimenting / interest in relationships
When are gross / fine motor skills fully developed?
Adolescence
What types of communication / language techniques are present in adolescents? (3)
- Complex vocabulary
- Abstract thought
- Use of slang
What types of social / emotional traits are present in adolescents? (3)
- Peers are most important
- Opposite-sex relationships
- Gender identity / sexual orientation
In adolescents, self-concept and ______ are closely related
Body image
In adolescence, body image is influenced by development of ______
Secondary sex characteristics