Introduction to HGDE

Question 1

focuses more on physical measurements; these
are quantitative changes

Answer 1

GROWTH

Question 2

The average height at Birth?

Answer 2

50 cm

Question 2

Growth + Development =?

Answer 2

MATURATION

Question 2

focuses more on the acquisition of skills,
refinement of skills, change, and stability in
people; these are qualitative changes

Answer 2

DEVELOPMENT

Question 3

The average height growth at 12 months

Answer 3

75cm

Question 4

The average height growth at 4 years old

Answer 4

100cm

Question 5

The average height growth at Early school age (6+ y/o)

Answer 5

5cm annually

Question 6

The average height growth at Pre-/Adolescence (11-12+)

Answer 6

5-8cm annually

Question 7

The average weight growth at 12 months

Answer 7

(3400g x 2) x 3

Question 7

The average weight growth at 1 y/o to adolescence

Answer 7

2kg annually

Question 7

The average weight growth at Birth

Answer 7

3400g

Question 7

If the head is big, document it as “_______” which may be hydrocephalus;
if it’s small, document it as “______”

Answer 7

“macrocephaly”
“microcephaly”

Question 7

The average weight growth at 5 months

Answer 7

3400g x 2

Question 7

T or F
The term “documented” is used because
macro/microcephaly refers to the size while
‘hydrocephalus’ refers to the diagnosis which is
done by a doctor (MD)

Answer 7

TRUE

Question 7

DEVELOPMENTAL CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK is developed by?

Answer 7

This framework is by P.Baltes

Question 7

DEVELOPMENT is:

Answer 7

A lifelong process
➢ Multidimensional; cognitive, physical, mental,
emotional, social aspects

Question 7

• Interrelated with multidimensional
• When you gain in one aspect, you may lose
  in another aspect
• Ex: as you age, you gain wisdom, but you
  lose physically

Answer 7

Multidirectional

Question 7

Biology and culture’s influence
* ___ - hair color acquired from the parents
* __- marriage polygamy or monogamy

Answer 7

Biology and culture’s influence
* Biology - hair color acquired from the parents
* Culture - marriage polygamy or monogamy

Question 7

• Modifiability of performance (adapting)
• One may not accept changes, but another one can accept and adapt to the change

Answer 7

Shows plasticity

Question 8

Changes in the body, brain, sensory capacities,
motor skills, and health which are all related to the
physical body

Answer 8

PHYSICAL

Question 8

o Learning, attention, memory, language, thinking,
reasoning, and creativity
o Mental action/process of acquiring knowledge
and understanding by thought, experience, and
senses

Answer 8

COGNITIVE

Question 8

o Emotions, personality, social relationships
o This is subjective as this differs from one person
to another
o There’s a pattern, tho

Answer 8

PSYCHOSOCIAL

Question 8

three domains of development

Answer 8

Physical
Cognitive
Psychosocial

Question 8

8 PERIODS OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

Answer 8

PRENATAL PERIOD
INFANCY AND TODDLERHOOD
EARLY CHILDHOOD

MIDDLE CHILDHOOD
ADOLESCENCE
YOUNG ADULTHOOD

MIDDLE ADULTHOOD
LATE ADULTHOOD

Question 8

o 65+ years old o Cope with losses and preparation for death

Answer 8

LATE ADULTHOOD

Question 9

o 40 to 65 years old o Biological milestone for women: menopause o There’s a decline in physical capabilities; quick fatigue, disorders appear (diabetes, kidney problems, gallbladder problems, heart dysfunctions) o Engaging in life changes

Answer 9

MIDDLE ADULTHOOD

Question 10

20 to 40 years old o One experiences independent lifestyle, occupations, and family o Selection of mate, starting of a family o Rearing children o Providing a “home” environment o Holding a job, keeping a home

Answer 10

YOUNG ADULTHOOD

Question 10

o 11 to 20 years old o Biological milestone: puberty o Puberty signals the end of their childhood o There’s a “separation from family”

Answer 10

ADOLESCENCE

Question 11

6 to 11 years old o Child’s entrance to the school o Peers are more important than learning something o Interacting with peers and having them around is very essential and important to them

Answer 11

MIDDLE CHILDHOOD

Question 12

They establish independence and a sense of self o Socializing with the opposite sex and a sense of childbearing and child-rearing o Coping with responsibilities of acquiring job skills (college)

Answer 12

ADOLESCENCE

Question 13

3 to 6 years old o They try to develop self-control o They are interested [to play] with other children

Answer 13

EARLY CHILDHOOD

Question 14

INFANCY: birth to 12 months o Hallmark: depends on adults for basic needs until they become self-reliant with basic needs (they have autonomy) o TODDLERHOOD: _____

Answer 14

INFANCY TODDLERHOOD: 2 to 3 y/o

Question 15

Conception to birth o Clearly defined biological boundaries

Answer 15

PRENATAL PERIOD

Question 16

Environmental influences o Our environment, upbringing, and life experiences determine our behavior o We are “nurtured” to behave in certain ways

Answer 16

NURTURE

Question 16

o Our genetics determine our behavior o Our personality traits and abilities are in our “___” o Certain development is based on heredity

Answer 16

NATURE

Question 17

In diseases, it’s hereditary, but if it’s neutral, it’s debatable

Answer 17

INTELLIGENCE

Question 18

➢ Influences are not expected ➢ Ex: covid pandemic

Answer 18

NON-NORMATIVE

Question 19

➢ Part of the pattern ➢ Biological and environmental events ➢ Types: age-graded influences and history-graded influences

Answer 19

NORMATIVE

Question 20

They neglect the previous generations

Answer 20

Cohorts

Question 21

o The timing of the influence itself (focuses on the event itself which will impact the person) o The time when an event has a specific impact on the development

Answer 21

CRITICAL PERIODS

Question 22

o Is the person ready for that type of influence (readiness)? o The time when a person is particularly open to experiences

Answer 22

SENSITIVE PERIODS

Question 23

Ex: in fetal development, the critical period is the time when the body parts develop, while the sensitive period is the time when teratogens can interfere in the growth

Answer 23

SENSITIVE PERIODS

Question 24

Where growth and development unfold a natural sequence of changes, both physical and behavioral

Answer 24

Maturation