Middle Childhood / School-Age (~6 - 12 Years Old) ATI

Question 1

The School Age lasts until-

Answer 1

The onset of puberty (12 years old)

Question 2

The growth that occurs in this stage allows you to become a productive member of society =

Answer 2

School-Age

Question 3

During the school-age of development, the child’s environment expands beyond the family, home, and neighborhood to include-

Answer 3

School, A Faith Community, & Other Social Institutions

Question 4

The rate of growth during the school-age is-

Answer 4

Slow and consistent, but ends with a growth spurt as puberty starts

Question 5

Differences in weight, height, and build among children of the school-age stage reflect the child’s-

Answer 5

Genetics, Nutrition, & Exercise

Question 6

A child’s posture changes at which stage of development? Why?

Answer 6

School-age

Because their center of gravity shifts downward and their muscle strength increases

Question 7

Your flexibility does not show improvement during the school-age of development.
True or false?

Answer 7

False

Question 8

Are fine motor skills still developing in middle childhood?

Answer 8

Yes, your movements become steadier + more controlled

Question 9

Developmental changes from 6-12 years old are-

Answer 9

Gradual & Slow but are Substantial

Question 10

When do children begin to gain a sense of body image as they begin to compare themselves to others?

Answer 10

6 Years Old

Question 11

Most children will not begin to experience physical changes in this stage, but there are some that do =

Answer 11

School-Age

Question 12

For the kids that do undergo physical changes while in middle childhood, they will have variations at the rate of which they-

Answer 12

Begin to develop secondary sexual characteristics

Question 13

As kids grow and develop during middle childhood, they typically learn how to-

Answer 13

Ride a bicycle, jump rope, hit a baseball, and kick a soccer ball

Question 14

At what age might you become involved in playing sports, learning to play a musical instrument, dancing, attending art classes, and engaging in other social activities?

Answer 14

School-Age

Question 15

When do peer relationships start to become important?

Answer 15

School-Age

Question 16

Do most school-aged children openly express a dislike for the opposite sex?

Do most children gravitate toward peers who are the same gender?

Answer 16

Yes

Question 17

Thinking becomes more complex as what increases?

Answer 17

Social Activity

Question 18

The emotions of a school-aged child have wide ranges depending on-

Answer 18

Their Chronological Age + Psychosocial Maturity

Question 19

In the early part of middle childhood, children may use what kind’s of emotions to express their feelings?

Answer 19

Simple Emotions (Tears & Anger)

Question 20

In the later part of middle childhood, peer relationships begin to become-

Answer 20

More Serious + Become More Diverse & Inclusive

Question 21

As a child progresses towards adolescence, tears become-

Answer 21

Less evident and become viewed as childish + immature

Question 22

Peer acceptance becomes increasingly important during-

Answer 22

Middle Childhood

Question 23

Middle childhood is marked by increased development of-

Answer 23

Language Skills + Ability to concentrate for longer periods of time

Question 24

Children in middle childhood develop more mature and logical ways of thinking and are able to-

Answer 24

Take responsibility for keeping their rooms clean + caring for their possessions

Question 25

What age group might be given chores around the house, which gives a sense of family cohesion + personal responsibility?

Answer 25

Middle Childhood

Question 26

The expanding environment of middle school children increases their exposure to-

Answer 26

Unhealthy Snacks, Fast-Food Restaurants, & Sugary Food Items

Question 27

In recent years, the rates of childhood obesity have been-

Answer 27

Growing

Question 28

Childhood obesity can lead to-

Answer 28

Heart Disease + Hypertension Later In Life

Question 29

Sedentary habits during childhood are linked to-

This means that children in the school-age of development need to have how much physical activity per day?

Answer 29

A risk for obesity and heart disease in adults.

At least 1 hour of exercise a day

Question 30

During the middle childhood + preteen years, children receive vaccines to protect against-

Answer 30

Meningitis, Human Papillomavirus (HPV), & Influenza

Question 31

As the effects of immunizations received during early childhood + infancy begin to fade, preteens + adolescents need-

Answer 31

Booster vaccines to extend their protection from a variety of diseases

Question 32

When do deciduous teeth begin to fall out and permanent ones emerge?

Answer 32

Middle Childhood

Question 33

Permanent teeth may appear as-

This may sometimes result in-

Answer 33

Very large in relation to the rest of the facial structures.

Malocclusion

Question 34

Malocclusion affects-

Answer 34

Appearance + Chewing Ability

Question 35

The misalignment of top and bottom teeth when someone bites down =

Answer 35

Malocclusion

Question 36

Malocclusion is often referred to as an-

Answer 36

Overbite or Crossbite