Growth and development Flashcards
1
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Definition of growth
A
Is an increase in a measurable quantity such as height or weight or other dimensions
2
Q
Definition of development
A
Is about the complex changes in skills and capabilities that an individual experiences as they grow
3
Q
Key points on GROWTH
A
- growth is not always smooth
- more rapid growth throughout infancy and during puberty
- growth rates vary in different parts of the body ( head circumference grows fastest in first few months of life )
- consider height and weight in analysis of growth
4
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Key points on DEVELOPMENT
A
- describes changes that may be complex and involve ability levels altering
- development happens:
- from head to toe
- front the inside to the outside
- in the same sequence but at different rates
- holistically
5
Q
GROSS motor skills
A
- something that requires bigger movements
Examples:
- jumping
- running
- walking
6
Q
FINE motor skills
A
- Smaller movements that require more skill
Examples:
- playing with play-doh
- drawing
- playing with beads
