Module 5: Physical Development of the Intermediate Schooler

Question 1

It is generally defined as ages 9 through 12. Others may call this stage as preteens.

Answer 1

Late Childhood

Question 2

Changes during early puberty:

Answer 2

Height, Weight, and Muscle Development

Question 3

In this stage, they now have a wide vocabulary which enables them to understand the meaning of unknown words though context clues

Answer 3

the “Reading to Learn” Stage

Question 4

It is a highly complex, cognitive activity during which children are actively involved in learning.”

Answer 4

Television viewing

Question 5

It refers to the drive to acquire new skills and do meaningful “work”.

Answer 5

Industry

Question 6

The five types of peer status:

Answer 6

Popular
Average
Neglected
Rejected
Controversial

Question 7

Definition of types | Peer Status

Answer 7

• Popular – frequently nominated as the best friend and one who is rarely disliked by peers.
• Average – receive an average number of positive and negative nominations from peers.
•Neglected – very seldom nominated as best friend but is not really disliked. • Rejected – infrequently nominated as a best friend but one who is also disliked by peers.
•Controversial – frequently nominated as a best friend but at the same is disliked by peers.