Asked by Aryana Morales on Sep 26, 2024
A nurse is assessing an 18-month-old toddler. The nurse distinguishes normal from abnormal findings by remembering Gesell's theory of development. Which information will the nurse consider?
A) Growth in humans is determined solely by heredity.
B) Environmental influence does not influence development.
C) The cephalocaudal pattern describes the sequence in which growth is fastest at the top.
D) Gene activity influences development but does not affect the sequence of development.
Gesell's Theory
A developmental theory proposed by Arnold Gesell that emphasizes the role of genetics and biology in the developmental process of children.
Cephalocaudal Pattern
A principle of growth where development begins at the head and progresses down toward the feet.
Gene Activity
The process by which information from a gene is used in the synthesis of a functional gene product, such as proteins, influencing the function of cells.
- Employ developmental theories in planning and providing care across various age groups.
Learning Objectives
- Employ developmental theories in planning and providing care across various age groups.
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