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Growth
Increase in physical size of a structure or whole.
Development
Increase in the skills or capacity to function
Assychronic Growth
Not all parts of the body grows at the same time or at the same rate.
Cephalocaudal Direction
Growth that occurs along the body's long axis from head to tail.
Proximo-Distal Growth
Growth that progresses from the center of the body to the extremities.
Denver Developmental Test (DDST)
A tool to measure the developmental progress of a child.
Maturation
Synonymous with development, describing the natural progression of growth.
Cognitive Development
The ability to learn, understand experiences, and respond to new situations.
IQ Formula
IQ = (Mental Age/Chronological Age) x 100.
Prenatal Development
Period from conception to birth.
Infancy
Development stage from birth to 1 year.
Adolescent Development
Stage from ages 12-21 characterized by rapid changes.
Secular Trend
The worldwide trend of maturing earlier and growing larger.
Behavior as an Indicator
Behavior is the most comprehensive indicator of developmental stages.
Universal Principle of Growth
Females are born lighter and shorter than males by 1 oz. and 1 in. respectively.
Developmental Task
A skill or growth responsibility arising at a particular time in an individual’s life.
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