Exam 3: Middle Childhood Flashcards
1
Q
When is a growth spurt for young girls?
A
10.5 to 12 years
2
Q
When is the growth spurt for young boys?
A
12 to 13.5
3
Q
What is an increase Laterialization?
A
Dominance of one hemisphere in a mental function
4
Q
What is the function of the left hemisphere?
A
Verbal ability, language, verbal memory
5
Q
What is the function of right hemisphere?
A
Visual/spatial, artistic, abilities, visual memory
6
Q
What are the characteristics of recess play?
A
- Informal and spontaneous
- boys are more physical
- girls use more verbal expression
7
Q
What improves motor skills?
A
- Offering of a variety sports
- coaching towards skill building
8
Q
What are the complications of being overweight as a child?
A
- Fall behind in physical and social functioning
- decreased health quality
-suffering emotionally ( compensates with food)
9
Q
What are the differences in motor skills between boys and girls?
A
_ Boys out preform girls
- equal participation
