Child Growth and Development

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What is the primary goal of an individual's development during adolescence?

  • To develop only physically
  • To stay in a state of transition forever
  • To remain a child
  • To acquire a personal identity and enter adulthood (correct)

What is the biological process that transforms a child into an adult?

  • Development
  • Adolescence
  • Growth
  • Puberty (correct)

What is the typical age range for the start of puberty in girls?

  • 12 to 16 years
  • 14 to 18 years
  • 8 to 12 years
  • 10 to 14 years (correct)

What is the primary purpose of seeking professional help for an older school-age child who cheats?

<p>To rule out underlying issues (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of parents in influencing their child's behavior?

<p>To reflect the behavior they expect from their child (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does society view an adolescent?

<p>As neither a child nor an adult (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical sequence of drawing skills in children?

<p>Circles then squares then letters (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the school-age child's emotional development?

<p>Fear of injury to body and fear of dark (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a notable aspect of the school-age child's social development?

<p>They become more peer-oriented (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors is related to the fetus?

<p>Mal-position in uterus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common challenge in the school-age child's diet?

<p>Easy availability of fast-food restaurants (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the period from conception to 8 weeks?

<p>Embryonic stage (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of development involves the growth of physical abilities, such as walking and running?

<p>Motor development (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a recommended approach to nutrition for school-age children?

<p>Integrating nutrition education into the curriculum (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the school-age child's mental ability?

<p>Greater ability to participate in self-initiating quiet activities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which stage of development do children typically begin to use words to communicate?

<p>Early Childhood (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do school-age children typically interact with their siblings?

<p>They are jealous of their siblings (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the period from birth to the end of 1 month?

<p>Neonatal stage (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical age range for a school-age child?

<p>6 to 12 years (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do school-age children tend to interact with others?

<p>They learn to cooperate with others and prefer friends of their own sex (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a school-age child's physical growth?

<p>Gradual growth (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do school-age children tend to react to outward displays of affection by adults?

<p>They are embarrassed by it (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an important aspect of health promotion in school-age children?

<p>Fostering healthy eating habits (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common problem in school-age children?

<p>Trouble with social interactions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During the adolescent years, which aspect of self-identity may undergo major changes?

<p>Body image (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the theme of the genital stage of psychosexual development in adolescents?

<p>Sexual identity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Erikson's psychosocial development theory, what occurs when adolescents are unsure of their identity?

<p>Role confusion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one way adolescents can achieve a sense of identity?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome when adolescents fail to achieve a sense of identity?

<p>Role confusion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a challenge adolescents face in developing a positive self-image?

<p>Both A and B (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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