Child Development Flashcards
1
Q
Do genes play a larger role in intelligence for children from high or low SES homes
A
High
The environment is already optimized for them
2
Q
What age does IQ become more stable?
A
6 years old
3
Q
Components of a psycho-educational assessment
A
IQ tests (intelligence)
Achievement testing (what can a child do in academic subjects)
Adaptive skills (practical daily living skills)
Executive function
Memory
Behaviour assessment
4
Q
Impoverished children are at risk for…
A
Academic issues/low academic achievement Social problems and behavioural issues Poor health and well being Health Developmental delay
5
Q
Toxic Stress
A
Poorly controlled stress response
Overly active and slow to shut down
6
Q
3 types of adaptive deficits
A
Conceptual (academic)
Social
Practical (self-management across life settings)
