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.
