Which statement best distinguishes growth from development in a child?
Correct answer: A. Growth is measurable physical change, while development is progressive skill acquisition
- A. Growth is measurable physical change, while development is progressive skill acquisition
- B. Growth is emotional change, while development is increase in height and weight
- C. Growth is learned behaviour, while development is only genetically determined
- D. Growth and development are identical terms for increasing age and maturity
Explanation
Growth refers to quantitative changes such as weight, length, and head circumference. Development refers to increasing abilities in motor, language, cognitive, emotional, and social areas. Development is influenced by both maturation and learning.
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Growth refers to measurable physical change, while development describes progressive skills in the motor, language, cognitive, emotional and social domains. Questions cover normal growth patterns, developmental milestones, developmental screening, factors affecting progress, and recognition of growth faltering or developmental delay, including the difference between maturation and learning.
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