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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does society view an adolescent?

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

    What is the typical sequence of drawing skills in children?

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

    Which of the following factors is related to the fetus?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    What is a common problem in school-age children?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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