Chapter 4 - Middle Childhood: Growth and Development

Question 0

Visual-Motor Coordination

Answer 0

The ability to match body movements with what is seen.

Question 1

Developmental Delay

Answer 1

A noticeable lag in a specific aspect of development that is beyond average variations.

Question 2

Hand-Eye Coordination

Answer 2

The ability to move the hands precisely to coordinate with what the eyes see.

Question 3

Dexterity

Answer 3

The skillful use of the hands and fingers.

Question 4

Conservation

Answer 4

The ability to understand that a simple change in the shape of an object does not change it it’s amount.

Question 5

Self-Concept

Answer 5

A persons own assessment of himself or herself based on an evaluation of personal abilities.

Question 6

Serivation

Answer 6

The ability to place objects in order, such as smallest to largest.

Question 7

Classification

Answer 7

The ability to sort items by one or more characteristics they have in common.

Question 8

Transitivity

Answer 8

The ability to understand that relationships between two objects can extend to a third object.

Question 9

Executive Strategies

Answer 9

Skills used to solve problems, including assessing problems, setting goals, and evaluation solutions.