Question 1

would growth and development of babies with scoliosis be the same as compared to normal babies?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are only a fraction of scoliosis patients that will have abnormal vertebrae and scoliosis on that basis.If those defects are part of a wider syndrome diagnosis, their function is based on the syndrome normals not the general population.Most scoliosis develops during the rapid growth phase of puberty and has no effect on intellect.

Question 2

what factors affect human growth and development?

Accepted Answer

Genetics + environ-: ment, including prenatal environment. The ongoing interaction of an infant, toddler, child or teen with his or her environment, e.g., parents, family. &amp; community, determines his or her developmental trajectory.  This transactional theory of development removes the question of nature vs. nurture.

Question 3

what factors influence child growth and development?

Accepted Answer

Genetic, epigenetic,: biological &amp; environmental factors interact to determine developmental trajectory. Translational research, the study of how the latter 2 factors trigger  physical &amp; behavioral expression of both normal &amp; altered genes, may reveal ways to modify pre- &amp; post-natal environmental &amp; physical factors for all babies' optimal development, as  whole genome testing will soon be affordable for clinical use.

Question 4

how can growth and development be measured in children?

Accepted Answer

Growth/development: Doctors measure a child's height or length (depending on age), head size, and weight at every well visit and plot it on a standardized chart to tack growth.  Doctors also have a set of standardized normal tasks and activities that children should be able to do around specific ages (example: sitting up at age 6 months). Check out this site for more info: http://www.Cdc.Gov/ncbddd/childdevelopment.

Question 5

how does nature affect a child's growth and development?

Accepted Answer

Nature vs nurture: A child's growth and development begins at birth. Nature dictates stages and changes in development in physical, social, behavioral, and emotional areas. Gross motor skills precede fine motor skills (e.g.crawling before walking), isolated play precedes co active and cooperative play, babbling precedes word formation, and self-focus precedes recognition of others opinions all leading to adulthood.

Question 6

how does our mental health affect growth and development?

Accepted Answer

Mental health: Mental health can affect growth and development through child but not beyond that.

Any concerns with growth and development deserves a consultation with a psychologist as soon as you can be seen.

Question 7

meaning of growth and development in the field of psychology?

Accepted Answer

Please clarify: Please clarify what you mean by "meaning, "  "growth, " and "development." are you referring to the growth and development of the field of psychology itself, or growth and development as an aspect of human mental experience?

Question 8

what are the effects of diet and exercise on growth and development?

Accepted Answer

Diet and exercise: Good diet and exercise patterns will facilitate growth and development. Inadequate diet and exercise will have the other effects and inadequate nutrition especially can cause severe growth and developmental deficiencies.

Question 9

what effect does an infant's environment have on his growth and development?

Accepted Answer

Transactional theory:  of development fits with current knowledge of neurogenetics: a developmental trajectory is determined by the ongoing interaction of an infant with its physical &amp; social environment. Chronic antenatal anxiety/depression can alter fetal brain development as much as postnatal depression alters infant brain development. Adult outcomes differ greatly in infants with enriched vs. adverse environments.

Question 10

what roles do heredity and nutrition have on infant growth and development?

Accepted Answer

Heredity: determines growth and can be a large factor in developmental potential.  Nutrition, adequate sleep, and early stimulation allow that potential to be realized.

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