Middle Childhood Flashcards

1
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what are 5 characteristics/milestones of kids 6-11 yrs old

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  • slow & steady growth
  • peer relationships
  • less self-centered & more goal-oriented
  • lose primary teeth & grow adult teeth
  • sexual curiosity & preoccupation
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2
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how much do kids in middle/late childhood grow per year

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2-3 in

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3
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how much weight do kids in middle/late childhood gain per year

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4.5-6.5 lbs

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4
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which gender is physically bigger at the end of childhood

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girls

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5
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which gender has a faster bone maturation rate & which race has earlier bone development

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girls; african americans

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6
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list changes in body characteristics of kids in middle/late childhood

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  • center of gravity lowers causing posture to change
  • muscle strength increases
  • pelvis tips back, chest broadens & flattens, shoulder round
  • face elongates & matures
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7
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malocclusion can affect what

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chewing, facial relaxation, appearance

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8
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about how many kids in mid/late childhood have malocclusion

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75%

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9
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when do kids first begin to lose their teeth

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6-7 yrs

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10
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how many adult teeth replace the 20 baby teeth

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32

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11
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at what period is there a peak in antibodies

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middle/late childhood

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12
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list healthy vitals for kids in middle/late childhood

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  • 90 bpm
  • 100-60 mmHg
  • 20 respiration
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13
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50% of kids in mid/late childhood have this condition that generally doesn’t need intervention

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heart murmurs

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14
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what are the pros & cons of motor development in kids in mid/late childhood

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increase strength, endurance, & coordination; tires & frustrated easily

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15
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what fine motor skills can kids 6-7 yrs do

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print letters & tie shoelaces

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16
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what are motor skill milestones in kids 7-8 yrs

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  • graceful, smooth, steady, & controlled movements
  • preference of pen/pencil
  • print smaller & learn cursive
  • play instruments
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17
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what are motor skill milestones of kids 9-10 yrs

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  • increase strength, endurance, & interest in activities
  • team sports
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18
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how do kids in middle/late childhood react to their family inside & outside the home

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inside = hostile
outside = defend & support

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19
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what is major characteristic of relationship development in kids in late/middle childhood

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same sex relationships that are generally numerous & short

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20
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At 7-8 yrs, kids begin to engage in reciprocal relationships. describe this relationship

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based on genuine feelings & appreciation; intense, serious, & intimate; share possessions & feelings

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21
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at what age do kids become more group oriented?

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8-10 years

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22
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describe how kids in middle/late childhood develop when regarding relationships

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  • wider sense of community
  • worship behaviors
  • highly value peer opinion & choose group leaders
  • want positive family/adult relationships
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23
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what happens to sibling relationships at the end of middle/late childhood

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moodiness increases & the relationship becomes strained

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24
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what are fears of kids in middle/late childhood

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physical harm, divorce, illness, dying

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25
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as kids begin approaching puberty throughout late childhood, the desire for this will increase

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privacy

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26
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what are the 3 elements of bullying

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bully, victim, & bystandere

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27
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describe a BULLY

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person who picks on individuals for instant gratification from victim response; may be loner, shy, sensitive, or cry easily

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28
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if a BYSTANDER fails to assist the victim against the bully, the bystander may feel this

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guilty & powerless

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29
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s/s of bullying

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  • bumps & bruises
  • sleeping problems
  • irritability
  • poor concentration
  • problems w/schoolwork
  • missing belongings/money
  • frequent unexplained psychosomatic complaints
  • running away/suicide
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30
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latchkey kids make up what fraction of kids

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1/4

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31
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who are less likely to get into trouble: latch key kids or non-latchkey kids

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latchkey kids

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32
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define CONSERVATION

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mass, volume, & weight don’t change even if some quantity is arranged to appear differently

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33
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define CAUSATION

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actions cause things to happen

34
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define SERIATION

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ability to sort objects/situations according to characterisitcs

35
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s/s: school phobia

A

stomach ache, headache, unexplained pains

36
Q

purpose of kindergarten

A

learn to socialize

37
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purpose of grades 1-4

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  • learn to follow routines
  • concentrate on specific tasks
  • follow 2 step instructions
38
Q

what are 1-4 graders concerned about in regards to school

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being right/wrong/humilated

39
Q

when is there a slump in attitude/interest in learning

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9-10 yrs

40
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characteristics of 5-8 graders

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  • more independent learning
  • respect for authority lessens
  • need clear cut rules & fairness
  • judgmental & critical
41
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what are the characteristics of communication used by kids in mid/late childhood

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  • 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
42
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what is the vocab range of a 6 yr old

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1500-2500 words

43
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what is the vocab range for a 5th or 6th grader

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40,000 words

44
Q

which meal contains 1/4-1/3 of daily needs for kids in mid/late childhood

A

breakfast

45
Q

define OVERWEIGHT

A

high amount of body fat in relation to lean muscle

46
Q

define OBESITY

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excessive amnt of body fat

47
Q

list causes of obesity

A
  • poor nutrition
  • unhealthy eating patterns
  • social & peer pressures
  • genetics
  • family lifestyles & dynamics
  • socioeconomic level
48
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obesity can lead to..

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  • coronary heart disease
  • congestive heart failure
  • stroke
  • gallstones
  • osteoarthritis
  • type 2 diabetes
  • high cholesterol
  • hypertension
49
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define MALNUTRITION

A

chronic lack of sufficient nutrients

50
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s/s of malnutrition

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  • fatigue
  • dizziness
  • bloated stomach
  • dental problems
51
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how much sleep should a 6 yr old/child in mid childhood get per night

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12 hrs

52
Q

how much sleep should an 11 yr old or a child in late childhood get per night

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11 hrs

53
Q

what type of play do kids in mid/late childhood participate in

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team play

54
Q

define TEAM PLAY

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play gen in groups of same sex & competitive

55
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how much physical activity should kids in mid/late childhood get/day

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at least 1 hr

56
Q

list signs for potential school violence

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  • difficulty getting along w/peers
  • outbursts of temper
  • violence towards pets
  • decrease productivity at home/school
  • sleeping & eating problems
  • social isolation
57
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what vaccines should kids in mid/late childhood get

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tetanus-diphtheria, HPV, meningococcal

58
Q

scoliosis is more common in which gender

A

female

59
Q

define a PANIC ATTACK

A

sudden onset of anxiety

60
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s/s: panic attack

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  • shaky & sweaty
  • difficulty breathing
  • rapid increase in heart rate
61
Q

define OCD

A

pathological disorder w/anxiety, persistent unwanted thoughts, & urge to do repetitive actions

62
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s/s: mild anxiety

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  • extreme apprehension
  • fear & worry
  • headache & stomachache
  • excessive fatigue & tenderness
  • skipping class/absent from school
  • avoid socialize w/friends
63
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s/s: depression

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  • sadness/apathy
  • lack of concentration
  • decrease in energy
  • frequent crying
  • negative thoughts
  • withdrawal
  • irritability/mood swings
  • changes in eating/sleeping pattern
64
Q

treatment for depression can be..

A

cogngtivie behavior therapy

65
Q

define asthma

A

chronic disorder in relation to allergen/pollutant

66
Q

s/s: asthma

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wheezing, hacking cough, difficulty breathing,

67
Q

describe executive strategies

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developed in mid/late childhood; assess problem, make goal, & plan to meet goal

68
Q

describe the Theory of Multiple Intelligences

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Howard Gardner; use several types of intelligence when learning

69
Q

what are the 8 types of intelligence according to the theory of multiple intelligences

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bodily-kinesthetic, musical-rhythmic, logical-mathematical, verbal-linguistic, interpersonal, intrapersonal, visual-spatial, & naturalistic

70
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define LEARNING DIVERSITY

A

differences in learning based on abilities/experiences

71
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define MAINSTREAMING

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placement of special needs who can keep up in a gen ed class

72
Q

what are the 3 types of learning style

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visual, auditory, & kinesthetic-tactile

73
Q

what does a score of < 70 on an IQ test indicate

A

cognitive disability

74
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what does a score of > 130 on an IQ test indicate

A

giftedness

75
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characteristics of people w/BODILY-KINESTHETIC INTELLIGENCE

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athletic, crafty, artistic

76
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characteristics of people w/MUSICAL-RHYTHMIC INTELLIGENCE

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understand rhythm & tone, emotional, sings/hums to self

77
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characteristics of people w/LOGICAL-MATHEMATICAL INTELLIGENCE

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abstract thinker

78
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characteristics of people w/VERBAL-LINGUISTIC INTELLIGENCE

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competent written & oral words, large vocab

79
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characteristics of INTERPERSONAL INTELLIGENCE

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communicative, leadership skills, sensitive to others

80
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Characteristics of INTRAPERSONAL INTELLIGENCE

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analyzers, shy, reflective, goal-oriented

81
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characteristics of people w/VISUAL-SPATIAL INTELLIGENCE

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good w/pictures, artisitic, imaginative

82
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Characteristics of NATURALISTIC INTELLIGENCE

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recognize & classify living things, notice patterns, remember environment, keep sensory skills, interested in outside