Test #1 Flashcards
What are the two main influences on child development?
Heredity
Environment
What are the five characteristics of child development?
1) is SIMILAR for each individual
2) BUILDS upon earlier learning
3) proceeds at an individual RATE
4) different areas are INTERRELATED
5) it is CONTINUOS throughout life
Why is self-esteem important to a child’s development?
Children who feel good about themselves are more likely to show enthusiasm for learning, forming friendships, and making healthy choices.
What is conception?
The process of the sperm fertilizing the ovum
When does life begin?
At conception
What happens if a child receives two different genes?
It chooses the dominant gene
What or who determines the sex of the child?
Sperm cell/the father
What are the three stages of prenatal development?
Germinal
Embryonic
Fetal
What is the difference between growth and development?
Growth is size, weight, and length.
Development refers to increases and changes in physical, emotional, social, or intellectual skills.
What is a developmental milestone?
Key skills and abilities that are typically acquired at certain ages and in a specific sequence
What are three patterns of physical development?
Head to foot
Near to far
Simple to complex
Why is a stimulating environment important to a baby?
It promotes brain development which impacts all other areas of development
What are motor skills?
Muscle movement
What are gross motor skills?
the large muscles of the body
Ex.: Jumping, running, walking, etc
What are fine motor skills?
Smaller muscles of the body
Ex: writing, coloring, using scissors, etc.
What are the three most important influences on the child’s emotional development?
1) Bond between the caregiver in the child
2) temperament of the child
3) atmosphere of the home
Why is attachment important to a child’s development?
A healthy attachment helps a baby develop trust, self-esteem, and social and emotional skills
What is temperament?
A person’s unique emotional makeup
Why is the emotional climate of the home important to a child’s development?
1) Babies are very sensitive to the feelings of people around
2) they are influenced by adults emotions, turn a voice, gestures, and facial expressions
