Child Growth and Development Flashcards
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Which principle of child development states that development proceeds from the center of the body outward to the extremities?
Answer: Proximodistal principle
The proximodistal principle describes development progressing from the center of the body (trunk) outward to the hands and fingers.
What is the primary purpose of using a developmental checklist or screening tool with young children?
Answer: To identify children who may need further evaluation or early intervention
Developmental screening tools are used to identify children who may be at risk and could benefit from more comprehensive evaluation or early intervention services.
Which of the following best describes 'telegraphic speech' in toddlers?
Answer: Two-word phrases that convey meaning without function words
Telegraphic speech consists of two-word combinations (e.g., 'more milk,' 'daddy go') that omit articles, prepositions, and other function words.
A child who avoids eye contact, does not respond to their name at 18 months, and engages in repetitive rocking may be showing early signs of:
Answer: Autism Spectrum Disorder
Lack of eye contact, not responding to name, and repetitive behaviors are common early indicators of Autism Spectrum Disorder warranting further evaluation.
During which period does rapid synaptic overproduction ('blooming') occur in the brain, followed by pruning?
Answer: The prenatal period through early childhood
The brain produces an excess of synaptic connections from prenatal development through early childhood, after which experience-driven pruning removes unused connections.
Which feeding milestone is typically expected of a child at around 12 months of age?
Answer: Drinking from an open cup with help
Most children around 12 months can drink from an open cup with assistance, as cup-drinking is introduced alongside weaning from a bottle.
How does Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) inform early childhood teaching practice?
Answer: Teachers should provide support for tasks just beyond a child's current independent ability
The ZPD is the range between what a child can do alone and what they can do with guidance, and effective teaching targets this zone to promote growth.