Chapter 10 Flashcards
overweight
Having a boxy mass index at or above the 95th percentile for the child’s age or sex.
body mass index (BMI)
An indicator of body fat based on weight and height.
risk of overweight
Having a body mass index from the 85th to the 95th percentile for the child’s age and gender.
plasticity
The brain’s tendency to remain somewhat flexible or malleable until synaptogenesis is complete and until the brain’s synapses have been pruned and locked into particular functions.
rough-and-tumble play
Very, physical, aggressive but friendly play common among boys during middle childhood.
organized sports
Sporting activities organized, coached, or supervised by adults.
children with exceptional needs
Children who require help beyond what is needed by peers.
developmental psychopathology perspective
The view that a wide variety of factors influences both typical and atypical paths of development.
prevalence rates
Refers to the percentages or numbers of individuals who show particular problems or conditions.
comorbidity
Situation in which an individual has more than one disorder or problem at the same time.
attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
A condition involving inability to sustain attention, excessive activity, and deficiencies in impulse control that are unusual for the child’s developmental level.
communication disorders
Conditions in which children have significant difficulty producing speech sounds, using spoken language to communicate, or understanding what other people say.
learning disorders
Conditions involving difficulties with specific skills such as reading, mathematics, or writing.
autism spectrum disorders
A group of serious developmental disorders characterized by impairments in social interaction and communication.
