Child Development Concepts

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Until what age does development occur?

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Development continues throughout life.

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How are growth and development different?

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Growth involves changes in size or appearance, such as height and weight, while development involves changes in functional ability or skill level.

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What are domains in child development?

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Domains are groupings of specific skills related to areas of development.

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What are milestones in child development?

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Milestones are behavioral or physical checkpoints in children’s development as they grow, indicating what most children can do at a certain age.

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Does development occur at the same rate for everyone?

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No, it proceeds at different rates for everyone.

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What affects a child's development?

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Both heredity and environment affect a child’s development.

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What is cognitive development?

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Cognitive development refers to a child's ability to think, learn, and solve problems, helping them make sense of the world.

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What is emotional development?

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Emotional development involves children's ability to understand and manage their emotions and develop empathy.

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What is social development?

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Social development involves children forming connections, building relationships, and learning to read social cues.

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What is language development?

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Language development refers to a child's ability to communicate through words, both spoken and written, and understand others.