Period of Child Development
Principles of Child Development
Development Domains
Play-Based Learning
100

What period covers birth to 2 years?
 

Infant

100

What term refers to the influence of genetics on development?

Nature

100

Which domain is about learning how to move?

Physical

100

What type of play lets children decide what to do?

Child-initiated

200

At what age does early childhood begin?

2 years

200

What term refers to the influence of environment and experience on development?

Nurture

200

What domain involves learning how to share and be with friends?

Social-emotional

200

What type of play happens when teachers guide children?

Guided play

300

What period of development is from 6 to 12 years?

Middle childhood

300

What type of development is a smooth and steady process?

Continuous

300

Talking and understanding words belong to which domain?

Language

300

When a teacher leads the play and activity, what is it called?

Teacher-led play

400

What age group is adolescence?

12 to 18 years

400

What is the principle that says development happens at different rates for each child?

Individual differences

400

Solving problems and thinking is part of which domain?

Cognitive

400

Which type of play is best for learning independence?

Child-initiated

500

What is the last period of child development?

Adolescence

500

Which development happens in stages, not gradually?

Discontinuous

500

What domain includes understanding feelings and self-control?

Social-emotional

500

What is a benefit of play-based learning?

Develops multiple skills