Toddler and Preschooler Growth and Development

Question 1

Reason for decreased appetite during toddler?

Answer 1

Reduced rate of growth between 2 and 6 years, resulting in fewer caloric needs and decreased appetite

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Question 2

What is animisn?

Answer 2

everything animate or inanimate thinks and feels the way the preschooler does

“feeding” the doll like its human

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Question 3

Imaginary friends?
Normal? vs Abnormal?

Answer 3

Normal age: 3-4 years
Red flag after 5years of age

Question 4

What is instrumental aggression?

Answer 4

common form of aggression among preschoolers focused on retrieving an object, space, or special privilege; frequency decreases with increased understanding of sharing and impulse control

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Question 5

What is hostile aggression?

Answer 5

person-oriented aggression that is not common among preschoolers but may emerge with school entry if impulse control remains problematic

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Question 6

Toddler playing time?

2-3 years old

Answer 6

Onlooker play is common at this age, with curious watching of other children playing

Parallel play—becomes predominant style of play, with toddlers engaged in similar play activity but with minimal interaction

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Question 7

Preschooler play time?
Social development?

Answer 7

Associative play—some interaction and sharing of toys may occur, but not organized and consistent enough to be called a game

Cooperative play—children are taking turns and actively playing together

Silbert-Flagg, JoAnne; Sloand, Elizabeth D.. Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certification Review Guide (p. 14). Jones & Bartlett Learning. Kindle Edition.

Question 8

Are nightmares night terrors different?

Answer 8

Yes

Night terrors—partial arousal from deep non-REM sleep with minimal recol

Silbert-Flagg, JoAnne; Sloand, Elizabeth D.. Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certification Review Guide (p. 14). Jones & Bartlett Learning. Kindle Edition.