What Is the Term for Periods of Accelerated Physical Development

question 82

Multiple Choice

What is the term for periods of accelerated physical development in childhood and adolescence with associated changes in height and weight?

• A) body mass index
• B) growth charts
• C) expected growth rates
• D) growth spurts
• E) weight for age

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Definitions:

Tertiary Circular Reactions

Cognitive processes observed in children between 12 and 18 months of age, marked by the deliberate experimentation with variations of previous actions to see the consequences.

Five Senses

The traditional senses of sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell, which provide information about the environment to the brain.

Deferred Imitation

The ability to replicate an action or behavior after a delay, indicating a form of memory and cognitive development.

Object Permanence

Object permanence is the understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be observed (seen, heard, touched, smelled, or sensed in any way).