ASU Chapter 9: Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle and Late Childhood Flashcards
BODY GROWTH and CHANGE:
Growth averages _______ inches per year
2-3
BODY GROWTH and CHANGE:
Weight gain averages _______ pounds a year
5-7
BODY GROWTH and CHANGE:
TRUE or FALSE: Head circumference and waist circumference increase in relation to body height in middle and late childhood
FALSE. It decreases.
BODY GROWTH and CHANGE:
TRUE or FALSE: (1) Do bones continue to ossify during middle and late childhood, and (2) do they usually fail in yielding to pressure and pull more than mature bones?
(1) TRUE
(2) FALSE, They do yield to pressure and pull more than their mature counterparts
THE BRAIN:
Significant changes in structure and regions occur, most especially in the _______ part of the brain.
Prefrontal Cortex
MOTOR DEVELOPMENT:
TRUE or FALSE: Girls outperform boys in their use of fine motor skills
TRUE
MOTOR DEVELOPMENT:
Improvement of fine motor skills during middle and late childhood occur due to increased ________ of the central nervous system.
Myelination
(Definition: formation of the myelin sheath around a nerve to allow for improved conduction)
Formation of the myelin sheath around a nerve to allow for improved conduction.
Myelination
EXERCISE:
Higher level of physical activity is linked to lower level of metabolic disease risk based on the following (3) measures, which are…?
- Cholesterol
- Waist Circumference
- Insulin Levels
EXERCISE:
This form of exercise improves a child’s attention and memory, goal-oriented thinking, and their creativity
Aerobic Exercise
HEALTH, ILLNESS, AND DISEASE:
TRUE or FALSE: Middle and late childhood is considered to be a time wherein it’s the most awful in terms of health
FALSE, it’s a time of excellent health.
HEALTH, ILLNESS, AND DISEASE:
What is considered to be the most common cause of severe injury in middle and late childhood?
Motor Vehicle Accidents
HEALTH, ILLNESS, AND DISEASE:
What are the (2) causes of overweight gain in children?
- Heredity
- Environmental Contexts
HEALTH, ILLNESS, AND DISEASE:
What are the (3) consequences of overweight gain in children?
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- Elevated Blood Cholesterol
HEALTH, ILLNESS, AND DISEASE:
What type of disease involving a particular organ is considered uncommon in children, however with present risk factors?
Cardiovascular Disease
HEALTH, ILLNESS, AND DISEASE:
This disease is considered to be the second leading cause of death in children 5-14 years old.
Cancer
HEALTH, ILLNESS, AND DISEASE:
What is the most common form of cancer in children?
Leukemia
SCOPE OF DISABILITIES:
A form of disability wherein a child experiences difficulty in learning that involves understanding or using of spoken or written language - appearing in their listening, thinking, reading, writing and spelling skills.
Learning Disability
SCOPE OF DISABILITIES:
A learning disability wherein one experiences severe impairment in the ability to read and spell.
Dyslexia
SCOPE OF DISABILITIES:
A learning disability wherein one experiences difficulty in writing.
Dysgraphia
SCOPE OF DISABILITIES:
A learning disability wherein it’s considered a developmental arithmetic disorder.
Dyscalculia
SCOPE OF DISABILITIES:
A disorder characterized by inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
SCOPE OF DISABILITIES:
What does ADHD stand for?
Attention
Deficit
Hyperactivity
Disorder
SCOPE OF DISABILITIES:
Enumerate the (4) possible causes of ADHD.
- Genetics
- Brain damage during Prenatal or Postnatal Development
- Cigarette/Alcohol Exposure during Prenatal Development
- Low Birth weight
SCOPE OF DISABILITIES:
A category of disorders that are serious and persistent problems involving inappropriate socioemotional characteristics and emotional distress involving personal or academic matters.
Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
SCOPE OF DISABILITIES:
What does ASD stand for?
Autism
Spectrum
Disorders
SCOPE OF DISABILITIES:
A form of ASD that is onset within the first three years of life and involves deficiencies in social relationships, abnormalities in communication, and repetitive patterns of behavior.
Autistic Disorder
SCOPE OF DISABILITIES:
A form of ASD wherein one has good verbal language skills and milder nonverbal language problems, as well as a restricted range of interests and relationships.
Asperger Syndrome
EDUCATIONAL ISSUES:
A written statement that is specifically tailored for a disabled student.
Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
EDUCATIONAL ISSUES:
An environmental setting that is similar as possible to the one in which non-disabled children are educated.
Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)