Questions: Human Growth Stages

Question 1

Which of these can a 5-year-old do that a baby cannot?

• A. Breathe
• B. Walk, talk, and feed themselves
• C. Sleep
• D. Cry

Answer: (B)

Both babies and 5-year-olds breathe, sleep, and cry. But a 5-year-old can walk, talk, and feed themselves — skills that develop as the child grows. Babies need to be carried, cannot speak in words yet, and need someone to feed them. Growth brings new abilities.

Question 2

Once you become an adult, your body stops changing.

• T. True
• F. False

Answer: False

Adults continue to change throughout their lives. Hair may turn gray, skin develops wrinkles, and bodies may become less flexible. Adults also continue to learn and change on the inside — gaining wisdom, new skills, and memories. Change is part of every stage of life.

Question 3

Name three things that change as a person grows from a baby to an adult.

Model answer: They get taller and heavier, they learn to walk and talk, and their body grows stronger with bigger bones and muscles.

Growth involves many kinds of change. Physical changes include getting taller, heavier, and stronger. Skill changes include learning to walk, talk, read, and solve problems. Social changes include making friends, going to school, and eventually being able to take care of yourself and others.