Module 1: Physical Development

Question 1

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

Answer 1

a motivational theory that suggests individuals must satisfy a basic series of physical needs before they can reach their full potential and change their behavior / learn

Question 2

first deficiency need in Maslow’s theory

Answer 2

physiological

Question 3

physiological needs

Answer 3

basic physical needs our body needs to survive: food, water, clothing, warmth, rest

Question 4

second deficiency need in Maslow’s theory

Answer 4

safety

Question 5

safety needs

Answer 5

provide protection and security: from outside elements, physical safety, financial security, law + order

Question 6

third deficiency need in Maslow’s theory

Answer 6

love + belonging

Question 7

love + belonging

Answer 7

interpersonal relationships: family, friends, being part of a group to share + encourage one another, intimacy, caring about what you have to say

Question 8

fourth deficiency need in Maslow’s theory

Answer 8

esteem

Question 9

esteem needs

Answer 9

respect + admiration from self + others: based on achievements, competence, reputation, independence , recognition, praise

Question 10

first self-fulfillment need in Maslow’s theory

Answer 10

cognitive

Question 11

cognitive needs

Answer 11

cognitive (thinking): curiosity, knowledge, intellectual exploration, learning

Question 12

second self-fulfillment need in Maslow’s theory

Answer 12

aesthetic

Question 13

aesthetic needs

Answer 13

the exploration of and expression of beauty + balance: artistic pursuits, music, art, nature

Question 14

third self-fulfillment need in Maslow’s theory

Answer 14

self-actualization

Question 15

self-actualization needs

Answer 15

live up to our fullest potential + unique potential: do things that bring you joy + not for money, doesn’t have to be academic, acceptance of self + others, sound mental health

Question 16

third self-fulfillment need in Maslow’s theory

Answer 16

transcendence

Question 17

transcendence needs

Answer 17

find spiritual meaning beyond one’s immediate self: every lower need has been met, desire to help others achieve self-actualization, help others meet their physiological needs

Question 18

Which of Maslow’s needs must be satisfied before growth needs can influence behavior?

Answer 18

deficiency needs: physiological, safety, love + belonging, esteem

Question 19

The order in which some individuals meet their needs does not always follow the typical progression?

Answer 19

True

Question 20

Gessel’s Theory of Development

Answer 20

a maturational-developmental theory of child development that is influenced by genes + environment; children go through the same stages of development in the same sequence, although each child may move through these stages at their own rate

Question 21

first stage of Gessell’s theory

Answer 21

infancy

Question 22

infancy stage

Answer 22

stage of development that begins at birth and lasts 18-24 months: babies + toddlers

Question 23

infancy stage (abilities)

Answer 23

infants: crawl, roll over, hold head up, sit, begin to walk; reach for things, bat at things, not refined, just waving hands around; able to manipulate objects with hands, increased coordination

by age 2: jump + run awkwardly, feed themselves with hands, throw ball, use zipper, make tower blocks

Question 24

early childhood stage

Answer 24

stage of development that begins at 2 and lasts 4-5 years: preschool, kindergarten, 1st-2nd grade (primary school)

Question 25

early childhood (abilities)

Answer 25

toddlers: gross motor skills - love to run, swing, hug, tumble, play; fine motor skills developing - string beads, do jigsaw puzzles, learn to write with fat pencils + crayons, scribble + draw rudimentary figures

Question 26

middle childhood stage

Answer 26

stage of development that begins at 6 and lasts 4-5 years: 1st - 6th grade (elementary)

Question 27

middle childhood (abilities)