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DCF: CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT CGAD
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DCF: CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT CGADWhat is a theory? - A set of facts or principles analyzed in relation to one another and
used to explain phenomena(a fact or behavior that can be observed)
How do you create a positive environment for children in your care? - *Ensure learning
centers have ample space for movement.
*Reduce the number of transitions throughout the day.
*Ensure the environment feels safe for the child.
*Provide activities that are slightly challenging to the child.
*Provide activities to increase development without causing frustration.
Abraham Maslow developed what? - The hierarchy of human needs
How many levels does Maslow's hierarchy have? - Five
What are the 5 levels of Maslows hierarchy? - Level 1-Physical
Level 2-Comfort and Saftey
Level 3- Social
Level 4-Self-esteem
Level 5-Self-Actualizing
What are examples of a Physical need? - *Air to breathe
*Shelter to protect
*Water to drink
*Food to eat
*Clothes to wear
*Health care
What are examples of Comfort and Saftey? - *Safety
*Security
*Stability
*Transportation
*Safe relationships
*Child care
What are some examples of Self-Esteem? - *Adequacy
*Confidence
*Importance
*Sense of efficiency,capability,resilency,hopefulness
*Ability to cope and problem solve
What are some examples of Self-Actualizing? - *Fulfill one's life purpose and meaning
*Being all that one is able to be
*Spirituality
*Personal emotional response
, *Refinement of interpersonal skills
What is the meaning of Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt? - *Toddlers need to explore
their own bodies and environment in order to become confident about themselves.
*When autonomy is allowed a person can become comfortable with his/her choices.
*A lack of autonomy can result in a feeling of shame or insecurity.
What is the meaning of Initiative vs. Guilt? - *When initiative is encourged,a person
experiments within one's environment.
*4 or 5 year olds begin to develop an interest in exploring beyond themselves.
*Children who can't explore will be prone to guilt for their actions.
*A lack of industry can result in a feeling of low self worth.
What does Erikson's theory mean to a child care professional? - It means they can:
*Create relationships with children based on trust.
*Allow children to exercise autonomy whenever safe and practical.
*Guide children to initiate activity or portions of activities whenever safe and practical.
*Promote the building of your children's creativity during activities.
What are some hints to help you remember Erikson's theory? - *E. Erikson contains 8
letters---8 stages
*E.E.= two "E's" playing together---social behaviors
*Focus on emotional and personality development.
*Major conflict at each stage and how they are dealt with affect development.
How can you resolve conflicts and create a resilient social and emotional life? - By
encouraging trust, autonomy, initiative, and industry.
What is Jean Piaget's theory called? - The Four Stages of Cognitive Development
What is Jean Piaget most known for? - His work on the psychology of intelligence.
What was Jean Piaget interested in? - Learning how children develop an intellectual
understanding of the world.
What was Jean Piaget's theory based on? - The concept of cognitive structures. These
structures are patterns of physical or mental action that underlie acts of intelligence and
correspond to stages of child development.
What does Piaget assume about humans? - They take the information that they recieve
and process it,then react to it.
According to Piaget,children develop the ability to learn in how many basic stages? - 4
In each of Jean Piaget's stages what does development focus on? - Acquiring a diffrent
set of related characteristics and abilities.
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