QUIZ

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1. What is physical development?

The way a child reacts

It is the growth and development of a child

Socializing with others

1.
Which of the following is a type of physical development?

Talking

Shouting

Running
2.
What are gross motor skills?

The use and control of hands and fingers

The use and control of the whole body and larger muscles
3.
What are fine motor skills?

The use and control of hands and fingers

The use and control of the whole body and larger muscles
 4. What is involuntary movement?

An automatic movement that cannot be controlled

A movement that can be controlled

5. What is voluntary movement?

An automatic movement that cannot be controlled

A movement that can be controlled

6.
Which is a type of outdoor play?

Playing on the computer

Riding a tricycle
7.
Which is a type of indoor play?

Playing with blocks

Playing football
8.
What does a doctor look for when examining a baby for physical
development?

The way he reacts to his surroundings

The measurement of a baby's length, size and weight

11. Motor skills development normally occurs in which of the following patterns?
a. No particular order
b. Head to toe
c. Toe to head
d. Head, feet, hands, trunk

12. When your child is frustrated by her inability to do something, such as grab a
toy or feed herself, it's best to:

a. Step in and help her right away so she won't become too discouraged
b. Sit back and give her a chance to figure it out for herself

13. Which is the first sense to develop fully in children?

a. Smell
b. Sight
c. Hearing
d. Touch
e. Taste

14. Babies move around and wiggle so much because...

a. They're uncomfortable
b. They wish they could walk
c. Their muscles twitch and flex without their control
d. They're exploring

15. At what age should you start your baby on solids?

a. Three months
b. Four to six months
c. Nine months
d. Twelve months

16. What is physical development?

17. What is gross motor skill?

18. Give four examples of gross motor skills that a child should be able to do by
preschool age.

a)

b)
c)
d)

16. What is fine motor skill?

17. Give four examples of fine motor skills that a child should be able to do by

preschool age.

a)

b)

c)

d)

18. There is much that parents can do to encourage physical growth in their children,
and most of it involves enjoyable games and activities. Give three examples of
what parents can do to achieve this.
I. Provide babies with a room to roll around and begin to crawl.

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16. As children develop their skills and explore their surroundings, a few cut and
bruises are most likely inevitable. Though you can’t wrap your children in cotton
wool there is much that parents can do to make sure that their children stay
healthy as they develop. Suggest three ways parents can do to achieve this.
I. Feeding them a nutritious diet full with vitamins and minerals.

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III.

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