Growth and Development CH 1 - 2 - 3 Review

Question 1

Validating cephalocaudal growth patterns, which of the following would develop last during prenatal development?

Answer 1

Toes

Question 2

Which of the following is a general principal of human growth and development?

Answer 2

Development results from the interaction of heredity and environment.

Question 3

Which developmental theorist describes the progression of human cognitive abilities.

Answer 3

Jean Piaget

Question 4

The more we interact with our fellow man, the more unique we become.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

By age 1, a baby who weighed 7 pounds at birth and was 20 inches long will now weigh approximately _____21_ pounds and be about ____30___inches in length (C) p. 30

Answer 5

21

30

Question 6

In order for an infant to develop the psychosocial task of TRUST, there must be:

Answer 6

Consistent and prompt response to their needs by parents and caregivers

Question 7

Which of the following in indicative of ineffective bonding between mother and baby? Signs of bonding discussed on p.30

Answer 7

Infant irritability even when being picked up

Question 8

Babies should be weaned from the bottle or breast by 6 months of age.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

Why do toddlers establish ritualistic behavior patterns?

Answer 9

To feel secure among the inconsistencies of their world

Question 10

Which of the following would be considered uncharacteristic of toddler behavior?

Answer 10

Can readily accept delayed gratification (delay and frustration)

Question 11

What is a characteristic of a ‘food jag’?

Answer 11

Phrase requests as alternatives rather than in yes or no format