Growth and Development

Question 1

Adolescence

Answer 1

The time between puberty and adulthood; a time of rapid growth and physical, sexual, emotional, and social changes.

Question 2

Development

Answer 2

Changes in mental, emotional, and social function.

Question 3

Developmental task

Answer 3

A skill that must be completed during a stage of development for development to continue

Question 4

Ejaculation

Answer 4

The release of semen

Question 5

Growth

Answer 5

The physical changes that are measured and that occur in a steady, orderly manner.

Question 6

Infancy

Answer 6

The first year of life

Question 7

Menarche

Answer 7

The first menstruation and the start of menstrual cycles

Question 8

Menopause

Answer 8

The time when menstruation stops and menstrual cycles end.

Question 9

Milestone

Answer 9

A behavior or skill that occurs in a stage of development.

Question 10

Peer

Answer 10

A person of the same age-group and background

Question 11

Primary Caregiver

Answer 11

The person mainly responsible for providing or assisting with the child’s basic needs

Question 12

Puberty

Answer 12

The period when reproductive organs begin to function and secondary sex characteristics appear

Question 13

Reflex

Answer 13

An involuntary movement

Question 14

Sexual Orientation

Answer 14

Emotional, romantic, and physical attraction to men, women, or both sexes

Question 15

Stage

Answer 15

A period of time (age range) in which a person learns certain skills.

Question 16

Teen Dating Violence (TDV)

Answer 16

The physical, sexual, psychological, or emotional violence within a dating relationship as well as stalking.

Question 17

IPV

Answer 17

Intimate Partner Violence

Question 18

Infancy

Answer 18

Birth to 1 year (learn to walk, learn to eat solid foods, begin to talk and communicate with others, learn to trust, begin to have emotional relationships with parents, brothers, and sisters, develop stable sleep and feeding patterns)

Question 19

Baby

Answer 19

Neonate/newborn

Question 20

Moro reflex (startle reflex)

Answer 20

Occurs when the baby is startled by a loud noise, a sudden movement, or the head falling back. the arms are thrown apart. The legs extend and then flex. A brief cry is common.

Question 21

Rooting reflex

Answer 21

Occurs when the cheek is touched near the mouth. The mouth opens and the head turns toward the touch. This reflex is needed for feeding. It guides the baby’s mouth to the nipple.

Question 22

Sucking reflex

Answer 22

Occurs when the lips are touched.

Question 23

Palmar grasp reflex

Answer 23

Occurs when the palm is stroked. The fingers close firmly around the object.

Question 24

Step (dance) reflex

Answer 24

Occurs when the baby is held upright and the feet touch a surface. The feet move up and down in stepping motions.

Question 25

Toddlerhood

Answer 25

1 to 3 years (Tolerate separation from the primary caregiver, gain control of bowel and bladder function, Use words to communicate, become less dependent on the primary caregiver)

Question 26

Preschool

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3 to 6 years (Increase their ability to communicate and understand others, perform self-care, learn gender differences and develop sexual modesty, learn right from wrong and good from bad, learn to play with others, develop family relationships)

Question 27

School Age

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6 to 9 or 10 years (Develop the social and physical skill needed for playing games, learn to get along with persons of the same age-group and background, learn behaviors and attitudes common for one's gender, learn basic reading, writing, and math skills, develop a conscience and morals, develop a good feeling and attitude about oneself, permanent teeth erupt)

Question 28

Late childhood

Answer 28

9 or 10 to 12 years (Become independent of adults and learn to depend on oneself, develop and keep friendships with peers, understand physical, psychological, and social changes, develop moral and ethical behavior, develop greater muscular strength, coordination, and balance, learn how to study)

Question 29

Adolescence

Answer 29

12 to 18 years (Accept changes in the body and appearance, develop appropriate relationships with others and begin to attract partners, become independent from parents and adults, prepare for marriage and family life, prepare for a career, develop the morals, attitudes, and values needed to function in society)

Question 30

Young Adulthood

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18 to 40 years (Choosing education and a career, selecting a partner, learning to live with a partner, becoming a parent and raising children, developing a satisfactory sex life)

Question 31

Middle Adulthood

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40 to 65 years (Adjust to physical changes, adjust to having grown children, develop leisure-time activities, adjust to aging parents, sandwich "take care of kids and parents")

Question 32

Late Adulthood

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65+ years (Adjust to decreased strength and loss of health, adjust to retirement and reduced income, cope with a partner's death, develop new friends and relationships, prepare for one's own death)

Question 33

Changes in mental, emotional, social function are called

Answer 33

Development

Question 34

These statements are about growth and development. Which is true?

Answer 34

Each stage has its own characteristics

Question 35

Which reflexes does the infant need for feeding?

Answer 35

The rooting and sucking reflexes

Question 36

Which occurs first in infants?

Answer 36

The pincer grasp

Question 37

A 6-month old can

Answer 37

Babble and make sounds

Question 38

By 18 months a child can usually

Answer 38

Walk alone

Question 39

Toilet training begins

Answer 39

During the toddler years

Question 40

The toddler can

Answer 40

Use a spoon and cup

Question 41

Playing with other children begins during

Answer 41

The preschool years

Question 42

Losing baby teeth usually begins at the age of

Answer 42

6

Question 43

Peer groups become important to

Answer 43

School age children

Question 44

Reproductive organs begin to function. Secondary sex characteristics appear. This is called

Answer 44

Puberty

Question 45

Which is true?

Answer 45

Menarche marks the onset of puberty in girls.

Question 46

Dating usually begins

Answer 46

During adolescence

Question 47

Teen dating violence

Answer 47

Can occur electronically or in person

Question 48

Adolescence is a time when parents and children

Answer 48

Disagree

Question 49

Young adulthood involves

Answer 49

Making career choices

Question 50

Middle adulthood ranges from

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40 to 65

Question 51

Middle adulthood is a time when

Answer 51

Children are grown and leave home

Question 52

Late adulthood involves

Answer 52

Retirement