NURS 6800 FINAL EXAM ADVANCED PEDIATRIC DEVELOPMENT AND BEHAVIOR ANSWERED 2026/2027 (7pages)

1. What are the four main domains of child development and what are some examples of developmental milestones in each domain? (4 points) - The four main domains of child development are physical, cognitive, social-emotional, and language. Some examples of developmental milestones in each domain are: - Physical: growth in height and weight, motor skills, coordination, balance, strength, etc. - Cognitive: reasoning, problem-solving, memory, attention, learning, etc. - Social-emotional: self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, attachment, relationships, etc. - Language: communication, vocabulary, grammar, comprehension, expression, etc. 2. What are some common behavioral disorders in children and adolescents and what are their diagnostic criteria? (6 points) - Some common behavioral disorders in children and adolescents are: - Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivityimpulsivity that interferes with functioning or development in at least two settings (e.g., home, school, work) and is not better explained by another mental disorder. - Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD): a recurrent pattern of angry/irritable mood, argumentative/defiant behavior, or vindictiveness that lasts at least six months and causes significant problems at home, school, or with peers. - Conduct disorder (CD): a repetitive and persistent pattern of behavior that violates the rights of others or major age-appropriate social norms or rules (e.g., aggression, destruction of property, theft, deceitfulness). - Anxiety disorders: excessive fear or anxiety that causes significant distress or impairment in social, academic, or other important areas of functioning (e.g., separation anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder). - Mood disorders: persistent or episodic disturbances in mood that affect the child's ability to function normally (e.g., major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder). 3. What are some factors that influence child development and behavior? (5 points) - Some factors that influence child development and behavior are: - Genetics: the inherited traits and characteristics that affect the child's physical and mental health, temperament, intelligence, etc. - Environment: the physical and social conditions that surround the child and affect their exposure to stimuli, opportunities, risks, etc. - Parenting: the style and quality of care that parents provide to their children and how they shape their behavior, values, beliefs, etc. - Culture: the shared norms, values, beliefs, customs, traditions, language, etc. that influence the child's identity, worldview, expectations, etc. - Life events: the significant or traumatic experiences that occur in the child's life and how they cope with them (e.g., birth of a sibling, divorce of parents, illness or death of a loved one).