Growth And Development Flashcards
1
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Define growth
A
It’s an increase in a measurable quantity
.growth is variable across dif parts of the body
E.g height, weight , length
2
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Define development
A
It’s the changes in skill and capabilities a person experience as they grow
3
Q
What are the principles of growth
A
-increase in quantity
- growth rate can vary between boy and girl
- growth can vary in different parts of the body
-weight/length/ height key defining factors
4
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What are the principles of development
A
-development is in the same sequence but at different rates person to person
-it’s holistic( it’s different from person to person)
-can’t be measured in the same way as growth but its observed
5
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What are percentile charts
A
They are used to see whether someone is growing at the norm for their age
6
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What is holistic development
A
holistic development is the PIES growth of a person
