Ati: Preschoolers

Question 1

How much weight does preschooler usually gain per year?

Answer 1

5lb/yr

Question 2

How mcuh does a preschooler grow per year?

Answer 2

2.5 to 3inches

Question 3

What stage of Piaget’s theory of cognitive development are preschoolers in?

Answer 3

Preoperational phase

Question 4

What age range does a preschooler engage in preconceptual thought?

Answer 4

2-4yrs

Question 5

What age range does preschooler engage in intuitive thought?

Answer 5

4-7 yrs

Question 6

What is preconceptual thought?

Answer 6

Making judgements based on looks

Question 7

What are the common misconceptions in thinking during preconceptual thought?

Answer 7

Artificialism: every thing made by humans
Animism: Inanimate objects are alive
Immenent Justice: A universal code exists that determines law & order

Question 8

What is intuitive thought?

Answer 8

When preschoolers begin to classify & question info & become aware of cause and effect relationships

Question 9

How well does a preschooler know the concept of time?

Answer 9

They know concepts of the past, present & future as well as days of the week

Question 10

Around how many words does a 6 yr old know?

Answer 10

4000, 14,000 words & can speak in sentences

Question 11

What is one flaw of language dev during the preschool years?

Answer 11

They cant comprehend phonetically similar words

Question 12

WHat stage of Eriksons theory of psychosocial dev are preschoolers in?

Answer 12

Initiative vs guilt

Question 13

Why is it important to guide preschoolers to attempt activities that they are capable of?

Answer 13

Because at this stage ofpsy chosocial dev preschooler begin to try things on their own & if they try something that they arent capable of then theyll feel a sense of guilt

Question 14

What is the goal of Initiative vs guilt?

Answer 14

To become purposeful & directive and be able to initiate things on their own & feel a sense of purpose

Question 15

What stage of moral dev are preschoolers in?

Answer 15

Punishment-obedience orientation

Question 16

What can lead a preschooler to regress to previous immature behavior or develop habits such as nose picking?

Answer 16

Stress
Insecurity
Illness

Question 17

what are the body image changes of preschoolers?

Answer 17

They mix fantasy with reality and manifest a fear (ghosts)

Sex role identification

Question 18

Is pretend play healthy? if so, why?

Answer 18

Yes because it allows the child to distinguish reality from fantasy

Question 19

If a child is having sleep disturbance what can a parent do?

Answer 19

Assess if bed time too early
Keep a consistent bed time routine & help them wind down for the night
Use a night light
Reassure scared children

Question 20

During hospitalization of a preschooler what can you do to ease their fears?

Answer 20

Bring in favorite toys & play

Question 21

What are some age appropriate activities for preschoolers?

Answer 21

Technology
Pretend dress up
Painting, drawing, & coloring 
(arts & crafts)
Musical toys
Tricycles

Question 22

What are some recommended health screenings for preschoolers

Answer 22

Vision screening for myopia & amblyopia

Question 23

What are some nutritional facts for preschoolers?

Answer 23

Consume half amt of calories as adults (1800)
By age 5 they are more open to new foods
Need 3-5 oz protein with vitamins per day