Sleepsafe Flashcards
What is the term for the process by which children develop physically, emotionally, mentally, and socially?
Child development
True or false: Child development refers only to the physical growth of a child.
False
What are the four main domains of child development?
Physical, emotional, mental, social
Fill in the blank: Child development encompasses the growth and changes that occur from __________ to adulthood.
Infancy
What is the term for the study of how children grow, learn, and change?
Developmental psychology
What is the term for the process by which a child learns to interact with others and understand social norms?
Social development
True or false: Emotional development in children is solely influenced by genetics.
False
What is the term for the cognitive processes involved in understanding, remembering, and using information?
Mental development
Fill in the blank: Physical development includes changes in a child’s __________ and motor skills.
Height
What is the term for the ability to control and coordinate movements?
Motor skills
True or false: Children’s social development is not influenced by their interactions with peers.
False
What is the term for the ability to recognize and express one’s own emotions and understand the emotions of others?
Emotional intelligence
Fill in the blank: __________ development involves a child’s ability to think, reason, and solve problems.
Mental
What is the term for the process by which children learn language, develop communication skills, and understand symbols?
Cognitive development
True or false: Children’s physical development is not influenced by their nutrition and exercise.
False
