The Child and Adolescent Learners

Question 1

Characteristics of human development where it does not end in adulthood.

Answer 1

Development is lifelong

Question 2

Characteristics of human development where it refers to the potential for change. Noone is too old to learn

Answer 2

Development is plactic

Question 3

Characteristics of human development consist of biological, cognitive, and socio-emotional dimensions.

Answer 3

Development is Multidimentional

Question 4

Characteristics of human development follows an orderly sequence which is predictable

Answer 4

Development is relatively orderly

Question 5

Developmental pattern in infancy where the greatest growth always occurs at the top - lower body, or head to toe pattern

Answer 5

Cephalocaudal pattern

Question 6

Developmental pattern that proceeds from the center of the body outward. The trunk of the body grows before the extremities of the arms and legs.

Answer 6

Proximodistal pattern

Question 7

Development does not happen overnight. Rate/speed of development is unique in every individual

Answer 7

Development takes place gradually

Question 8

Individuals are changing beings in a changing world, they respond to and act on contexts;

biological make up
physical environment
cognitive processes
historical
cultural
social contexts

Answer 8

Development is contextual

Question 9

3 goals of human development

Answer 9

growth, maintenance, and regulation