Ch. 34 School aged-child

Question 1

According to Erickson what stage of development are school aged kids in

Answer 1

Industry vs Inferiority

Question 2

What is the growth and weight developmentally in a school aged kids

Answer 2

They grow average 2inches per year, between 6-12 height and weight growth occur at a slower pace

Question 3

Generally speaking at what ages to puberty begin

Answer 3

10years for girls

12 years for boys

Question 4

According to Piaget, school aged cognitive abilities improve and are now able to

Answer 4

Classify, group and sort, hold concept in their mind while making decisions

Question 5

T/F in younger school aged children 6-7, they may understand rules but not rationality

Answer 5

True

Question 6

It is normal for an 8 year old to engage in magical thinking

Answer 6

No, fantasy and magical thinking are characteristics of preschool

Question 7

How many hours of sleep does a 12 year old need

Answer 7

9hours

Question 8

How many hours of sleep does a 5 year old need

Answer 8

11hours

Question 9

T/F School aged child has the ability to conserve

Answer 9

True

Question 10

School aged children may believe that their illness is punishment from God for being bad

Answer 10

True

Question 11

What is the main reason school aged children tend to lie

Answer 11

To meet expectations set by others that they have been unable to attain

Question 12

What are signs of stress in a child

Answer 12

Stomach pains, sleep problems, bed-wetting, changes in eating habits, regression

Question 13

How can parents help in negotiating the developmental task of industry

Answer 13

Structuring the environment so the child can master tasks