CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD

GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Physical changes in size, such as gains in height and weight.
A
Development
B
Growth
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Physical growth refers to an increase in body size (length or height and weight) and in the size of organs. From birth to about age 1 or 2 years, children grow rapidly. After this rapid infant and early toddler growth, growth slows until the adolescent growth spurt.

Detailed explanation-2: -On average, the steady growth of middle childhood results in an increase in height of a little over 2 inches a year in both boys and girls. Weight gain averages about 6.5 pounds a year. A number of factors, including how close the child is to puberty, will determine when and how much a child grows.

Detailed explanation-3: -Physical development is the major motor or physical achievements of a child during the infancy and early childhood stages. Physical development is a vital part of growing up as children learn to master control of their body; examples of physical development include sitting, crawling, standing and walking.

Detailed explanation-4: -Physical development refers to the advancements and refinements of motor skills, or, in other words, children’s abilities to use and control their bodies. Physical development is one of the many domains of infant and toddler development.

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