Chapter 11: Phsyical Development in Middle Childhood Flashcards
What is the healthiest group of people?
Middle childhood
How many pounds will the child gain every year in early childhood?
5 - 7 pounds
How many inches will the child grow every year in early childhood?
2 inches
How many pounds does the child weigh at 10 years old?
70 pounds
What is one of the factors that physical development depends on?
Culture
Name 5 advantages of active play.
- Better overall health
- Less obesity
- Cooperation and fair play
- Problem solving
- Respect
How is exercise in school?
It is sometimes replaced with math and reading time and recess time is not enough
What children are left out from athletic clubs and leagues?
Children with disabilities or low ses children
Explain obesity in middle childhood.
6 - 11 year olds who eat too much and don’t exercise can develop obesity
Obesity is linked to high cholesterol, asthma and blood pressure
What are the four causes of child obesity?
Lack of exercise, poor food quality, tv watching and cultural values
Who or what is responsible for childhood obesity?
Genes, parents and policies
What is the best way for children to slim down?
To encourage exercise and practice it with them
What are examples of tasks that mature slowly with rhetorical development of the prefrontal cortex?
Reading, social skills, controlling impulses, planning, and analysis
What did the neuroscientists say about brain development?
That it depends on specific experience and it continues throughout life
What is intelligence?
It is the ability to understand complex ideas, adapt effectively to the environment, learn from experience and use forms of reasoning
