DCF - Child Growth and Development
(CGDR)
Specific body changes and increases in the child's size such as a child's height, weight, head
circumference and BMI - correct 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. - correct 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 - correct 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 - correct 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 - correct answer Principle
1
Principle _____: body changes in a sequence and gives new abilities; as brain develops, cognitive skills
improve - correct answer Principle 2
