Growth and Development

What are the main stages of human growth?

• Infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood

• Adolescence, middle age, old age

• Childhood, adolescence, adulthood

• Infancy, childhood, retirement

Define growth and development in your own words.

• Growth is the emotional maturity of an individual, while development is the physical change over time.

• Growth is the process of learning new things, while development is the accumulation of wealth.

• Growth is the quantitative increase in size or value, while development is the qualitative enhancement of capabilities or well-being.

• Growth refers to the improvement of skills, while development is the increase in age.

What is a temporary change in growth?

• A permanent change in growth pattern.

• A consistent growth pattern without fluctuations.

• A temporary change in growth is a short-term alteration in growth rate or pattern.

• An increase in growth rate over time.

What is a permanent change in development?

• A minor change in appearance that does not affect development.

• A lasting alteration in an individual's growth that impacts future functioning.

• A reversible modification in skills that can be undone.

• A temporary adjustment in behavior that has no long-term effects.

What physical changes occur during puberty?

• Height reduction

• Permanent loss of body hair

• Physical changes during puberty include growth of body hair, changes in voice, breast development, menstruation, and growth spurts.

• Increased flexibility in joints

How does cognitive development change in adolescence?

• Cognitive development in adolescence includes improved abstract thinking, enhanced problem-solving skills, and greater metacognition.

• Cognitive development is static and does not change during adolescence.

• Adolescents become less capable of logical reasoning during this stage.

• Cognitive development in adolescence leads to a decline in memory capacity.

Describe a physical change that occurs in older adults.

• Increased muscle mass and strength due to regular exercise.

• Improved vision and hearing from advanced technology.

• Wrinkles and sagging skin due to loss of elasticity and moisture.

• Enhanced skin tone and texture from skincare products.

What role does nutrition play in human growth?

• Nutrition is only necessary in adulthood.

• Only vitamins are important for growth.

• Nutrition has no impact on growth.

• Nutrition is vital for human growth as it supplies necessary nutrients for development and overall health.

How do environmental factors influence development?

• Environmental factors have no impact on development.

• Development is solely determined by genetic factors.

• Environmental factors only affect physical appearance.

• Environmental factors significantly influence development by affecting health, education, and economic opportunities.

Explain the difference between growth and maturation.

• Growth and maturation are the same process.

• Growth is only about mental development.

• Growth is the physical increase in size, whereas maturation is the process of reaching full developmental potential.

• Maturation refers to the physical increase in size.