Middle Childhood: Physical development Flashcards
what is an important development during middle childhood? and what is it responsible for?
development of the frontal lobes in the brain. it is resposnible for judgement, impulsive control, planning, reasoning, emotions, memory and decision-making.
what is the phenomenon responsible for a child’s lanky appearance during middle childhood?
growth of arms and legs in compariosn with body (torso)
What is an important characteristic of the middle childhood in comparison to other periods of life?
the slower growth rate, there is now a more gradual growth
what happens to the respiratory system during middle childhood?
fuctions more economically and the elasticity of lungs increases, breathing becomes deeper and slower
What is a common condition with kids regarding teeth in middle childhood?
malocclusion. teeth not alligned properly- incorrect contact between upper and lower teeth when jaw is closed
what is the most common problem with vision with children?
myopia also called near-signtedness- distant objects are out of focus
how does the growth rate among boys and girls differ during middle childhood
10-11 years girls height and weight increases more rapidly
what are another 3 factors that is responsible for individual differences in physical development?
race, nationality and socio-economic level
what is the hormone that stimulates physical growth
the growth hormone during sleep.
what are the effects of inadequate sleep?
overweight, cognitive process, adjustment to school, more susceptible to depression, anxiety and low self-esteem
how is psychomotor skills developed?
increase in strenght, coordination and muscular control in body
what are 3 things kids in middle childhood are just as good as as adults?
coordination, timing and concentartion
who develops gross motor skills more rapidly and why?
boys do because they have more muscle tissue, is therefore stronger
how does motor development facilitates the development of a child’s cognitive and social levels?
cognitive level- acquisition of skills like writing become possible
social development- participation in individual or team sports- learn to obey rules and cooperate
what did Freud believe about sexuality during middle childhood? and why is his theory disregarded to some degree?
that it was period of sexual latency- child so no or little interests in sexuality
by end of middle childhood, the child has established sense of gender identity, gender consistancy and gender constancy
