Q&A Chpt- 11: Growth and Development: Infancy Through Adolescence

These flashcards cover key concepts in the Growth and Development chapter, essential for understanding child and adolescent development.

What are the three stages of prenatal development?

Germinal, embryonic, and fetal stages.

What is the average age for the onset of puberty in girls?

Approximately 12 years.

What is one important factor for a healthy pregnancy?

Early and regular prenatal health care.

What stage according to Piaget's theory involves infants organizing experiences?

Sensorimotor stage (birth to 2 years).

What characteristic marks the embryonic stage of prenatal development?

All systems and organs are formed.

Who proposed the theory of psychosocial development that includes eight stages?

Erik Erikson.

At what age does the average boy typically begin puberty?

Around 14 years.

What developmental task is associated with adolescence according to Erikson's theory?

Identity vs. role confusion.

What are the recommended feeding patterns for newborns?

Breast milk is recommended for nutrition.

What is a significant aspect of Freud's theory of personality development?

He described three components of the mind: id, ego, and superego.

What is a primary psychosocial task during adolescence?

Discovering their identity.

What are the principles of growth and development?

Growth is influenced by heredity and environment, occurs in orderly ways, is individual, lifelong, multidimensional, and may be uneven.