Characteristics of Development
Influences on Development
Role of Self-Esteem
100
How is development similar of each individual?
All children go through the same stages in the same order.
100
Give an example of how heredity influences development.
For example: If your family has a history of a disease and it gets passed down the their child and their development can be effected
100
What is the meaning of self-esteem
What is self-worth, the value people place on themselves
200
Each child goes through ________ at his or her own ________.
Stages and pace.
200
Why do children develop at a different rate?
Because each have different factor that influence their development.
200
T or F: Is self-esteem critical for children's development?
What is True
300
What does development build upon?
Earlier learning.
300
Define environment.
people ,places, and things that surround a person including family, home, school, and community.
300
T or F: People with high self-esteem often feel that they are failing or constantly disappointing others.
What is False
400
Sam was not very good at kickball. He was smaller than other children his age and not as strong. When he failed to kick the ball well he often lost interest and left the game. He preferred to sit quietly with a book instead of playing outside. Soon his reading skills surpassed those of the other children in his class. What characteristics of development is this related to? (Hint, uses two)
The different areas of development are interrelated and development proceeds at an individual rate.
400
What are the two influences of development?
Heredity and environment
400
T or F: There is a link between low self-esteem and poor school performance.
What is True
500
Sarah lives in a home wiht her parents, a brother and sister, and her grandparents. Her grandparents are now retired from working. They help watch the younger children while Sarah's parents are at work. What characteristic of development is this?
Development continues throughout life.
500
What is the biological transfer of certain characteristics from earlier generations.
Heredity
500
T or F: People who have low self-esteem are more likely to show enthusiasm for learning.
What is False
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