Middle Childhood Flashcards
what are 5 characteristics/milestones of kids 6-11 yrs old
- slow & steady growth
- peer relationships
- less self-centered & more goal-oriented
- lose primary teeth & grow adult teeth
- sexual curiosity & preoccupation
how much do kids in middle/late childhood grow per year
2-3 in
how much weight do kids in middle/late childhood gain per year
4.5-6.5 lbs
which gender is physically bigger at the end of childhood
girls
which gender has a faster bone maturation rate & which race has earlier bone development
girls; african americans
list changes in body characteristics of kids in middle/late childhood
- center of gravity lowers causing posture to change
- muscle strength increases
- pelvis tips back, chest broadens & flattens, shoulder round
- face elongates & matures
malocclusion can affect what
chewing, facial relaxation, appearance
about how many kids in mid/late childhood have malocclusion
75%
when do kids first begin to lose their teeth
6-7 yrs
how many adult teeth replace the 20 baby teeth
32
at what period is there a peak in antibodies
middle/late childhood
list healthy vitals for kids in middle/late childhood
- 90 bpm
- 100-60 mmHg
- 20 respiration
50% of kids in mid/late childhood have this condition that generally doesn’t need intervention
heart murmurs
what are the pros & cons of motor development in kids in mid/late childhood
increase strength, endurance, & coordination; tires & frustrated easily
what fine motor skills can kids 6-7 yrs do
print letters & tie shoelaces
what are motor skill milestones in kids 7-8 yrs
- graceful, smooth, steady, & controlled movements
- preference of pen/pencil
- print smaller & learn cursive
- play instruments
what are motor skill milestones of kids 9-10 yrs
- increase strength, endurance, & interest in activities
- team sports
how do kids in middle/late childhood react to their family inside & outside the home
inside = hostile
outside = defend & support
what is major characteristic of relationship development in kids in late/middle childhood
same sex relationships that are generally numerous & short
At 7-8 yrs, kids begin to engage in reciprocal relationships. describe this relationship
based on genuine feelings & appreciation; intense, serious, & intimate; share possessions & feelings
at what age do kids become more group oriented?
8-10 years
describe how kids in middle/late childhood develop when regarding relationships
- wider sense of community
- worship behaviors
- highly value peer opinion & choose group leaders
- want positive family/adult relationships
what happens to sibling relationships at the end of middle/late childhood
moodiness increases & the relationship becomes strained
what are fears of kids in middle/late childhood
physical harm, divorce, illness, dying
as kids begin approaching puberty throughout late childhood, the desire for this will increase
privacy
what are the 3 elements of bullying
bully, victim, & bystandere
describe a BULLY
person who picks on individuals for instant gratification from victim response; may be loner, shy, sensitive, or cry easily
if a BYSTANDER fails to assist the victim against the bully, the bystander may feel this
guilty & powerless
s/s of bullying
- bumps & bruises
- sleeping problems
- irritability
- poor concentration
- problems w/schoolwork
- missing belongings/money
- frequent unexplained psychosomatic complaints
- running away/suicide
latchkey kids make up what fraction of kids
1/4
who are less likely to get into trouble: latch key kids or non-latchkey kids
latchkey kids
define CONSERVATION
mass, volume, & weight don’t change even if some quantity is arranged to appear differently
define CAUSATION
actions cause things to happen
define SERIATION
ability to sort objects/situations according to characterisitcs
s/s: school phobia
stomach ache, headache, unexplained pains
purpose of kindergarten
learn to socialize
purpose of grades 1-4
- learn to follow routines
- concentrate on specific tasks
- follow 2 step instructions
what are 1-4 graders concerned about in regards to school
being right/wrong/humilated
when is there a slump in attitude/interest in learning
9-10 yrs
characteristics of 5-8 graders
- more independent learning
- respect for authority lessens
- need clear cut rules & fairness
- judgmental & critical
what are the characteristics of communication used by kids in mid/late childhood
- lying to improve self image/for recognition
- secret language, swears, & slang
- humor w/rhyme, puns, or body jokes
- feel that limited gestures & crying is unacceptable
what is the vocab range of a 6 yr old
1500-2500 words
what is the vocab range for a 5th or 6th grader
40,000 words
which meal contains 1/4-1/3 of daily needs for kids in mid/late childhood
breakfast
define OVERWEIGHT
high amount of body fat in relation to lean muscle
define OBESITY
excessive amnt of body fat
list causes of obesity
- poor nutrition
- unhealthy eating patterns
- social & peer pressures
- genetics
- family lifestyles & dynamics
- socioeconomic level
obesity can lead to..
- coronary heart disease
- congestive heart failure
- stroke
- gallstones
- osteoarthritis
- type 2 diabetes
- high cholesterol
- hypertension
define MALNUTRITION
chronic lack of sufficient nutrients
s/s of malnutrition
- fatigue
- dizziness
- bloated stomach
- dental problems
how much sleep should a 6 yr old/child in mid childhood get per night
12 hrs
how much sleep should an 11 yr old or a child in late childhood get per night
11 hrs
what type of play do kids in mid/late childhood participate in
team play
define TEAM PLAY
play gen in groups of same sex & competitive
how much physical activity should kids in mid/late childhood get/day
at least 1 hr
list signs for potential school violence
- difficulty getting along w/peers
- outbursts of temper
- violence towards pets
- decrease productivity at home/school
- sleeping & eating problems
- social isolation
what vaccines should kids in mid/late childhood get
tetanus-diphtheria, HPV, meningococcal
scoliosis is more common in which gender
female
define a PANIC ATTACK
sudden onset of anxiety
s/s: panic attack
- shaky & sweaty
- difficulty breathing
- rapid increase in heart rate
define OCD
pathological disorder w/anxiety, persistent unwanted thoughts, & urge to do repetitive actions
s/s: mild anxiety
- extreme apprehension
- fear & worry
- headache & stomachache
- excessive fatigue & tenderness
- skipping class/absent from school
- avoid socialize w/friends
s/s: depression
- sadness/apathy
- lack of concentration
- decrease in energy
- frequent crying
- negative thoughts
- withdrawal
- irritability/mood swings
- changes in eating/sleeping pattern
treatment for depression can be..
cogngtivie behavior therapy
define asthma
chronic disorder in relation to allergen/pollutant
s/s: asthma
wheezing, hacking cough, difficulty breathing,
describe executive strategies
developed in mid/late childhood; assess problem, make goal, & plan to meet goal
describe the Theory of Multiple Intelligences
Howard Gardner; use several types of intelligence when learning
what are the 8 types of intelligence according to the theory of multiple intelligences
bodily-kinesthetic, musical-rhythmic, logical-mathematical, verbal-linguistic, interpersonal, intrapersonal, visual-spatial, & naturalistic
define LEARNING DIVERSITY
differences in learning based on abilities/experiences
define MAINSTREAMING
placement of special needs who can keep up in a gen ed class
what are the 3 types of learning style
visual, auditory, & kinesthetic-tactile
what does a score of < 70 on an IQ test indicate
cognitive disability
what does a score of > 130 on an IQ test indicate
giftedness
characteristics of people w/BODILY-KINESTHETIC INTELLIGENCE
athletic, crafty, artistic
characteristics of people w/MUSICAL-RHYTHMIC INTELLIGENCE
understand rhythm & tone, emotional, sings/hums to self
characteristics of people w/LOGICAL-MATHEMATICAL INTELLIGENCE
abstract thinker
characteristics of people w/VERBAL-LINGUISTIC INTELLIGENCE
competent written & oral words, large vocab
characteristics of INTERPERSONAL INTELLIGENCE
communicative, leadership skills, sensitive to others
Characteristics of INTRAPERSONAL INTELLIGENCE
analyzers, shy, reflective, goal-oriented
characteristics of people w/VISUAL-SPATIAL INTELLIGENCE
good w/pictures, artisitic, imaginative
Characteristics of NATURALISTIC INTELLIGENCE
recognize & classify living things, notice patterns, remember environment, keep sensory skills, interested in outside
