Physical Development Flashcards
1
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Growth
A
A measurable change in size
2
Q
Development
A
An increase in skill level or maturity
3
Q
Developmental milestone
A
A key skill used to check a child’s progress
4
Q
Head to foot
A
Infants heads and abdomens are larger than the rest of their body
5
Q
Patterns of development
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An infants physical development follows three basic patterns.
6
Q
Near to far
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Infants develop control over their torso before controlling their hands and fingers
7
Q
Simple to complex
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Infants develop the ability to do easier things before harder things .
8
Q
Fine motor skills
A
A skill that involves the smaller muscles of the body (such as fingers)
9
Q
Motor skills
A
The use and control of body parts .
