Child Growth & Development Flashcards
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Brain development research indicates that the period from birth to age 3 is critical because:
Answer: Neural connections form at an extraordinary rate, shaped by early experiences
The first three years represent a sensitive period of rapid synaptogenesis where early experiences profoundly shape brain architecture and future development.
A 4-year-old tells a classmate 'you're sad because YOU dropped your cookie.' This demonstrates emerging:
Answer: Theory of mind
Theory of mind—understanding that others have different mental states, beliefs, and emotions—develops significantly between ages 3 and 5.
Gross motor development in early childhood follows which principle?
Answer: Cephalocaudal (head to toe)
Cephalocaudal development means motor control progresses from the head downward, which is why infants gain head control before sitting before walking.
Which scenario BEST illustrates the concept of 'goodness of fit' in child development?
Answer: A caregiver's parenting style aligns with the child's temperament
Goodness of fit refers to how well a child's temperament matches the expectations and style of their caregiving environment, affecting adjustment and wellbeing.
A child watches a caregiver sort laundry and later imitates the action during play. This is an example of:
Answer: Observational learning
Observational learning (also called modeling), central to Bandura's social learning theory, occurs when children imitate behaviors they have watched others perform.
Which reflex, present at birth, causes a newborn to turn their head when their cheek is stroked?
Answer: Rooting reflex
The rooting reflex helps newborns locate the nipple for feeding; it is elicited by touching the cheek and causes the infant to turn toward the stimulus.
Kohlberg's preconventional level of moral development is characterized by:
Answer: Moral reasoning based on consequences and self-interest
At the preconventional level, typically seen in young children, moral decisions are driven by avoiding punishment or gaining rewards rather than internalized principles.