DCF - Child Growth And Development
(CGDR) Correct Answers Latest Version
2024/2025
Specific body changes and increases in the child's size such as a child's height, weight, head
circumference and BMI Answer: Growth
An increase in complexity, a change from relatively simple to more complicated and involves
progression where child gains refined knowledge, behaviors and skills. Answer: Development
The following are _________ between children in growth:
1. growth proceeds from head down
2. control of head and neck first, then arms, then legs
3. brain, heart and spinal cord are fully functional at birth
4. arm and leg muscles first then fingers and toes Answer: Similarities between children in growth
The following are _____________:
1. Developmental sequence is similar for all
2. Development proceeds from general to specific
3. Development is continuous
4. Development proceeds at different rates
5. All areas of development are interrelated Answer: 5 basic principles of child growth and
development
Principle ____: children develop in relatively the same ways, there is a typical sequence of development
that occurs as the child grows, behaviors and skills emerge in the same order Answer: Principle 1
, Principle _____: body changes in a sequence and gives new abilities; as brain develops, cognitive skills
improve Answer: Principle 2
Principle _____: there is continuity from one phase of development to the next, children continue to
add behaviors as they perfect others (ex: language; cooing --> words) Answer: Principle 3
Principle _____: sequence of development is the same but the rate is different, development is constant
but not uniform Answer: Principle 4
Principle _____: the developmental domains influence development in other areas. Answer:
Principle 5
A set of ideas of facts principles analyzed in relation to one another and used to explain a phenomena.
Answer: Theory
Who came up with the following and what is it called?
1. Physical (food)
2. Security (stability)
3. Belonging (social, love, acceptance)
4. Esteem Needs (importance)
5. Self-Actualization (empathy) Answer: What are the 5 levels of Maslow's Hierarchy?
What does Maslow's Hierarchy mean to child care professionals? Answer: Basic needs must be met
first, if not, self-worth suffers. Awareness of family circumstances can help caregivers know what needs
are or are not being met.
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