Growth and Development - Info from : Mosby's Canadian Textbook for the Support Worker - E-Book – Sheila A. Sorrentino, Leighann Remmert, Mary J. Wilk, Rosemary Newmaster”

Question 1

A time of rapid growth and psychological and social maturity that occurs with puberty.

Answer 1

adolescence

Question 2

The maturation toward adulthood; usually characterized by physical changes and increased ability and functionality.

Answer 2

development

Question 3

An activity that must be mastered during a stage of development.

Answer 3

developmental task

Question 4

The first year of life; characterized by rapid physical, psychological, and social growth and development.

Answer 4

infancy

Question 5

Increase in physical size and weight. It occurs in a slow and steady manner but has marked times of acceleration that occur during infancy and during puberty.

Answer 5

growth

Question 6

Begins approximately at the age of 65 years. This stage is characterized by adjusting to decreased physical strength and loss of health, retirement, and reduced income; coping with the death of a partner; developing new friends and relationships; and preparing for one’s own death.

Answer 6

late adulthood

Question 7

Occurs between leaving childhood and dependency on others and entering adolescence. The approximate age range is 9 to 12 years. The stage is characterized by becoming independent of adults and learning to depend on oneself; developing and keeping friendships with peers; understanding the physical, psychological, and social roles of one’s gender; developing moral and ethical behaviour; developing greater muscular strength, coordination, and balance; and learning how to study.

Answer 7

late childhood

Question 8

The time when menstruation first begins.

Answer 8

menarche

Question 9

The time when menstruation stops.

Answer 9

menopause

Question 10

Occurs approximately between 40 and 65 years of age. This stage is characterized by seeing children growing up and moving away from home, adjusting to physical changes, developing leisure activities, and relating to aging parents.

Answer 10

middle adulthood

Question 11

Ages 6 to 8 years. This stage is characterized by developing the social and physical skills needed for playing games; learning to get along with peers; learning behaviours and attitudes appropriate to one’s own gender; learning basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills; developing a conscience and morals; and developing a good feeling and attitude about oneself.

Answer 11

middle childhood

Question 12

Ages 3 to 5 years. This stage is characterized by gaining an increasing ability to communicate and understand others, becoming able to perform self-care activities, learning the differences between the genders, learning to distinguish right from wrong and good from bad, learning to play with others, and developing family relationships.

Answer 12

preschool

Question 13

The period when the reproductive organs begin to function and secondary sex characteristics appear.

Answer 13

puberty

Question 14

An involuntary movement in response to a stimulus.

Answer 14

reflex

Question 15

Ages 1 to 3 years. This stage is characterized by tolerating separation from the primary caregiver, gaining control of bowel and bladder functions, using words to communicate, and starting to assert independence.

Answer 15

toddlerhood

Question 16

Ages approximately 18 to 40 years. This stage is characterized by choosing an education and an occupation, selecting and learning to live with a partner, becoming a parent and raising children, and developing a satisfactory sex life.

Answer 16

young adulthood

Question 17

The developmental tasks of __________ are:
• Learning to walk
• Learning to eat solid foods
• Beginning to talk and communicate with others
• Beginning to have emotional relationships with primary caregivers, brothers, and sisters
• Developing stable sleep and feeding patterns

Answer 17

infancy

Question 18

The __________ ( startle reflex ) occurs when an infant is frightened by a loud noise or a sudden movement. The arms are thrown apart, the legs extend, and the head is thrown back.

Answer 18

Moro reflex

Question 19

The ________________ is stimulated when the infant’s cheek is touched at or near the mouth. The infant’s head turns toward the touch.

Answer 19

rooting reflex

Question 20

At what year of age can children start to walk and hold a cup for drinking?

Answer 20

1 year

Question 21

Solid foods (strained fruits and vegetables) are usually added to a child's diet at 5 to 7 months.
T or F

Answer 21

True

Question 22

The developmental tasks during ___________ are:
• Tolerating separation from the primary caregiver
• Gaining control of bowel and bladder functions - toilet training
• Using words to communicate with others • Becoming less dependent on the primary caregiver.

Answer 22

toddlerhood

Question 23

The developmental tasks of the ___________ include: • Being better able to communicate and understand others
• Performing self-care activities
• Learning the differences between the genders
• Learning to distinguish right from wrong and good from bad
• Learning to play with others
• Developing family relationships

Answer 23

preschool years

Question 24

The developmental tasks of ________________ are:
• Developing the social and physical skills needed for playing games
• Learning to get along with other children of the same age and background (peers)
• Learning behaviours and attitudes appropriate to one’s own gender
• Learning basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills • Developing a conscience and morals
• Developing a good feeling and attitude about self

Answer 24

middle childhood

6 to 8 years

Question 25

At this stage children are expected to show more refinement and maturity in achieving the following tasks:
• Becoming independent of adults and learning to depend on oneself
• Developing and keeping friendships with peers
• Understanding the physical, psychological, and social roles of one’s gender
• Developing moral and ethical behaviour
• Developing greater muscular strength, coordination, and balance • Learning how to study

Answer 25

Late childhood (9 to 12 years)

Question 26

Because the age of puberty varies, adolescence ranges from the ages of 12 to 18 years.
T or F

Answer 26

True

Question 27

The developmental tasks of ____________ include:
• Accepting changes in the body and appearance
• Developing appropriate relationships with males and females of the same age
• Accepting the male or female role appropriate for one’s age
• Becoming independent from parents and adults
• Developing morals, attitudes, and values needed for functioning in society

Answer 27

adolescence

Question 28

Developmental tasks of ____________ include:
• Choosing further education and a career
• Selecting a partner
• Learning to live with a partner
• Becoming a parent and raising children
• Developing a satisfactory sex life

Answer 28

young adulthood

18-40

Question 29

The developmental tasks of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ include: 
• Adjusting to physical changes 
• Having grown-up children 
• Developing leisure activities 
• Relating to aging parents

Answer 29

Middle adulthood (40 to 65 years)

Question 30

The developmental tasks of this stage are: • Adjusting to decreased physical strength and loss of health
• Adjusting to retirement and reduced income
• Coping with the death of one’s partner
• Developing new friends and relationships
• Preparing for one’s own death

Answer 30

Late adulthood (65 years and older)

Question 31

Changes in psychological and social functioning are called: 
A Growth 
B Development 
C A reflex 
D A stage

Answer 31

B Development

Question 32

Which of the following is a developmental task of young adulthood?
A Adjusting to changes in the body and in physical appearance
B Becoming independent C Choosing an occupation
D Relating to aging parents

Answer 32

C Choosing an occupation

Question 33

Dating usually begins: 
A During late childhood 
B With “crowd” dating 
C With “pairing off” 
D During late adolescence

Answer 33

B With “crowd” dating

Question 34

Playing with other children begins during:
A Infancy 
B The toddler years 
C The preschool years 
D Middle childhood

Answer 34

C The preschool years

Question 35

Peer group activities become more important at the age of: 
A 4 to 6 years 
B 7 to 9 years 
C 10 to 12 years 
D 13 to 15 years

Answer 35

C 10 to 12 years